Re: Huge White Elephant in the room

["AMart79196@gmail.com" <AMart79196@gmail.com>]

On Aug 2, 7:44 pm, Alex Freed <alex_n...@mirrow.com> wrote:
> mdj wrote:
>
> > I see no elephant myself, but I think an update to let everyone know
> > what the current state of play is would be a good idea - managing
> > expectations is the most complicated part of delivering a product.
>
> I agree. Here is the state of affairs on my end:
>
> 1. VGA part works well with all 2+ modes and 80 col text mode.
> I just realized that the double hi-res graphics is not implemented. Hope
> to add this in the next day or so.
>
> 2. MMC/SD card is far from perfect, in particular the software driver.
> I was hoping to get some help from the community but I guess it's hard
> with no hardware in the wild.
> The way my soft CPU always goes into image selection on reset if an SD
> card is inserted is not very nice. I want to add a condition for that
> to happen: a jumper on 2 pins of the external connector. Could easily
> be wired to a physical switch of some sort.
>
> -Alex.

If I may join in on the fun here for just one minute...
I have held out on purchasing one until some results come in.  That
being said, I have followed the posts here and have seen promises
after promises.
Now, from the above quoted text, how is it possible to send out a
production card, tell everyone it's finished with excuses of customs
delaying it, then coming out and saying that it's still not working.

Maybe its me, but I am confused as to what the story is myself.

I for one has already seen on in person, held it in my hand.   I love
the concept--and have said that this should have been done by someone
10 years ago.   I am excited that its almost finished and I totally
support anyone who does/produces anything for this community.

I understand the point of view from the OP.  I feel his feelings are
warranted.  I also feel that if he was given a clear answer as to what
is going on, then these questions would not be raised.

But the sad truth is that a non-working card was demoed at Kfest2009
and it really gets people woundering if this total FPGA solution to
the Apple2's will ever be waiting in their mail box and working.  If
it wasn't working, then there should not be a release date made until
they are working.  This will cut done on the speculation.

Thats my 2cents.