I can understand everyone being upset about what's going on with their orders for the hashra astro. Has anyone else ordered from shop.lifeforce.info? I paid for 1 unit on Dec 29th, 2014, and haven't received anything (like everyone else), except for the the updates from Jeff. I did, however, pay with paypal. On November 18th, 2014, paypal increased the time frame that you are allowed to open a dispute from
45 to
180 days. So, even if I don't receive my astro until May 29th, I can still submit a paypal dispute and get my money back. If any of you ordered from Jeff at shop.lifeforce.info, I hope you waited until after the policy update, or have already opened a dispute to get your money back.
https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/upcoming-policies-fullJeff has offered refunds to anyone that has requested them. I gave him a hard time in the past about the lack of updates, but his last communication was quite sincere. Based on what I read, Jeff really wants this product to be produced - especially for himself (as he's ordered at least 20 or more). His view seems to be that there are no alternatives, so this is kind of his last hope for Scrypt mining.
Alternatives -- well there are still A2 Terminator units to buy. Yes - they are twice as expensive ($900 to $1100) - but they are available, they are reliable and there's no waiting.
The Hashra Astro stats look really good - but if the product doesn't even exist, then there isn't anything better.
I am not relying on this machine - as I don't think it will materialize (unless BTC doubles in price). I think Hashra may have had good intentions a year ago, but now they are in too deep.
I have a feeling that "Simon" from Hashra is thinking if I can just get some more buyers then I can finally have the unit produced. Kind of like someone with a gambling addiction. "Oh - I can pay off the money I lost just with one more bet..." Bad cycle - that eventually scams everyone.
For the price of $450 -- I just don't see how it can be produced and shipped to the US. It does not make sense to me. Shipping has to be at least $100 alone. Hashra isn't using any new technology, so nothing is shrinking in size. It has to weigh pretty close to what other Zeusminers or A2 units weigh as it has probably more chips -- some that are under-volted to give the power savings.
I really wish this unit existed -- even at three times the price I'd buy it at those specs. But the math doesn't compute.