All of those photos are just reposts of some that were posted by Josh on BFL's forum.   As far as I know, this is the second revision all-copper heat sink that actually made it to production.  It'll be used on the Single SC and Little Single SC.   Yeah, it's good to see some copper - kinda overkill, but I think everything on this final released product will be as such = good for the pre-order customers !

I think he removed the EXIF tag - That picture is disturbing!

This post really does say it all!  haha. Wow.

I once worked on updating my bathroom, so I totally see how PG's work as drywall contractor gives clues into how ASIC development can be done better, without the bugs they encountered.  I would have started with a better flush valve on the toilets at BFL headquarters -  less clogging.   Seriously everyone, go with a 3" or better flush valve.  It makes a difference.

Actually, they've missed shipping dates due to problems that didn't show up in simulation.   Everything else has been in place, provided that the first version of ASICs worked as they should have.   While this is regrettable, and has caused BFL to miss shipping dates, the re-do of this chip should be a real bargain for anyone who would wants a superior product.  BFL seems to be taking extra caution in the re-working of the asic, as well as checking the boards for any potential issues that could come up.

Now that we're past the 50 BTC reward, it doesn't make sense for BFL to rush things and release a buggy product, just to be first.    I'll bet that Avalon and BFL will be closer to eachother in ship date than either of the companies want to be, but the BFL product will have significantly more polish to it.  

BFL's first batch of chips appear to have been troubled by issues that didn't show up in simulation- with this being the case, I'd much rather have the second batch be one where BFL takes time to get it right.  They are doing this right now by testing the boards for bugs prior to receipt of the asics.  

PuertoLibre -  The problem is not only in what's being assumed, but how it's being presented.

If one starts out accusations of deception, etc - all of this based on a single data source, a possibly incorrect property listing,  then how would it be in the interest of an employee of that company to volunteer any info that you would deem satisfactory?  What would Inaba have to gain?   Nothing.

Now onto what you seem to think would be useful:  

If there was an agreement between the building owner and BFL to allow shipment of equipment for short-term storage prior to lease,  if the lease was prior to the website date,  if there is a sprinkler or not a sprinkler system...  If there was a prior incident involving a shag carpet fire in an office area where everyone got high on the fumes...  Nobody cares about this!  

I understand that with silence, it's almost natural to find a way of creating a conversation out of nothing- but why Lease Agreement for a young tech company?  

BFL will be shipping this beautifully designed game-changing product:

 

CALL THE TROLLS! ?  

Would be cool if these 8 chip ASICs could be clocked up to 88GH/s 

BFL is currently waiting on flux capacitors?!    - or maybe just flux for some new PCBs? 

If they make it 16 5870s, I'll totally pay the 139$   (just kidding, anyone who's reading this and not knowing that this is a scam)

This is my favorite one.  $139, dual boot configured, so you get a windows license too (windows 7 probably right) !!!

Gotta love the specific #s    5.21857238 GH/s   

At least it's an obvious scam.  It'd suck if they had made it more believable, but that gets back to why scams are sometimes intentionally bad in order to select the biggest suckers who will follow through

I'm personally relieved that the first run of these PCBs won't be done in-house.  It'd be just one more thing to worry about in the whole process.

I don't know, but this is one big freakin' post!   

As far as has been discussed, and as far as I know, the first run of ASICs out of BFL will not involve use of the oven or pick and place machine.  If this is the case, all that'll be needed in the next month or so for product assembly is a pretty simple final-assembly area.

LOL!  Fucking Strange, but funny!  

Seriously though,  I know of a data center nearby who is happy to not have sprinklers - they were grandfathered in.  I believe they use a Halon chemical extinguisher system, and so far so good.  I personally would rather be in that building than one that could get everything soaked in water

Ok- so we've concluded that the contents of the building might burn at any time (based on what might be bad info in the property listing)    At least there wont be any water damage to the ASICs.  With regard to safety of everyone working in the new headquarters: If the employees feel there is a risk of starting on fire,  they can rest assured in knowing a fire extinguisher is available to use.  When someone sees the inevitable PSU bursting into flames and starting what can only be a 1970s shag-carpeted assembly space on fire, they just point the extinguisher at the fire, and problem solved.

DobZombie is correct

WTF?  Does someone have a floor plan rendering too?  Ok, if so, re-arrange the layout so that people walk near the exit instead of sit right in front of the door.
Now, nobody at BFL will burn to death in the highly-unlikely event of a structural concrete fire

I'm sure everyone likes the new BFL location as much as I do   I hope they can get a logo on the side of the building- great location.     

Oh no, the structural concrete is on fire!  Quick! put it out by pointing that wind turbine powered fan at it!    

Yeah, it's a nice place to get ready for final assembly of units

Ancient Mayan Hackers!