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Re:BeagleBone Black Wireless by errantspark on Monday September 26, 2016 @06:41PM (#12586229)
Unfortunately even though I 'bought' a CHIP some 6 months ago I have yet to actually receive it. It's very easy to source a BBB. Hopefully in the future thy become more available. Though I fear that will come with an increase in price.
Re:BeagleBone Black Wireless by morganvachon on Tuesday September 27, 2016 @05:24AM (#12588300)
I think their fulfillment process has been hit-or-miss. I ordered a CHIP in December 2015, received it in January 2016. However, my VGA adapter didn't arrive until late June. Part of the problem is their confusing order process; peripherals like the VGA adapter were being advertised as shipping in February/March, which was when I expected mine, but when I inquired about it via email I was told they had not even started physically building them yet, and I'd get mine "some time this year".

Still, for $20 total outlay I have something that is between the Raspberry Pi B+ and 2 in performance, with arguably better expansion (if you value GPIO over USB), and a few nice extras like a power/reset button and built in support for LiPo batteries. The downside is that it's based on an Allwinner chip, and that company is known for being open-source hostile. Supposedly they are trying to improve, but it does limit the range of operating systems available for the device.

Re:BeagleBone Black Wireless by CJKinni on Monday September 26, 2016 @11:05PM (#12587202)
I've experienced some serious fulfillment delays from them as well. Thanks for the reminder to get back in touch with them to see what's the hold up this time.
Re:BeagleBone Black Wireless by sspiff on Monday September 26, 2016 @06:49PM (#12586284)
That's odd - I ordered my PocketCHIP in June and received it a week ago.
Re:BeagleBone Black Wireless by harperlee on Tuesday September 27, 2016 @05:09AM (#12588253)
I am also waiting for a couple of ones since a couple of months ago, in case someone needs another data point.