Announcement: Bitmain launches AntMiner solution, 0.68 J/GH on chip

[Bargraphics]

sorry typo...  30 @1 would be sweet...  if I can get that  

Here is another product update...  I know some of you "meanies" would say, "don't want to hear it", but for the ones who are seriously thinking about buying the unit might like to know.

After running the unit for almost 48 hours, there were few times, the internet connection was dropped.  What did Bitmain AntMiner do?  It made a lot of clicking noise from the PCB while there was no internet connection, when the internet connection came back, it start mining on it's own.  (So if you lose the internet connection for whatever the reasons, as soon as the internet connection comes back, it will auto mine BTC without any intervention)

So I can go to sleep or go to the movies without worry about miner stop mining.  Later today, I will update this with the Video or the Audio from the clicking noise when I lost the internet connection.

Also, the built-in fan self regulate the speed based on the unit temperature, I think that is why the temperature stays in 40's at all time.

I have a few things to take care of today, so it will be later when I can upload the video or audio or something.

Also, some one donated us 0.1 BTC for the review trip funding!  THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! 

We are planning to do some VERY POSITIVE BITCOIN things on 12/9 or 12/10 or right around there in one of the BIG CITY in USA.  We may get the media's attention or we may not, but any donation would be appreciated!!!

I will be attending the Vegas Inside Bitcoin conference on the 9th/10th and would very interested in seeing this product

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[reactor]

We will hold another fast auction on the bitcointalk.org, and this round will be super fast, as it last only for 2 hours. This auction will be started at Nov 24, 21:00 Beijing time, and ended at 23:00. (Beijing is at UCT+8 time zone) There will be 30 units for sale in this round, and bids started at 1 BTC.

might i suggest waiting until wednesday, so that recipients of the first auction can test the units and report back? Hopefully my UPS tracking number isnt a 4kg pile of bricks lol

also, 2hrs is very fast, why would you expedite it like that? 12hrs is better IMO

Agree, makes no sense to do another auction until we have verification from winners that their box'o'bricks hashes like a mofo.   Builds confidence and all.

[minternj]

Do you guys not see that at this point, the supply side dictate terms. They will and can auction - product unseen, and will have no problems selling.  Us miners are just around for the ride until difficulty goes berserk(even more so) or btc prices crater.  One of these outcomes is assured to happen.

[littleai]

When will the website be functional so I can check back?

you can follow up bitmain news on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bitmain/602849346422962
or twitter:
https://twitter.com/BITMAINtech

[bitterdog]

When will the website be functional so I can check back?

you can follow up bitmain news on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bitmain/602849346422962
or twitter:
https://twitter.com/BITMAINtech

Oh hell ya!! Another 2 post account posting for them!

[mtbitcoin]

We will hold another fast auction on the bitcointalk.org, and this round will be super fast, as it last only for 2 hours. This auction will be started at Nov 24, 21:00 Beijing time, and ended at 23:00. (Beijing is at UCT+8 time zone) There will be 30 units for sale in this round, and bids started at 1 BTC.

As a suggestion, if the purpose was to get the miners out to as many people (for review, validation, etc) as possible then you should consider limiting the number of units any each individual user might bid on (i.e to 1 per user)

Cheers

[Xian01]

We will hold another fast auction on the bitcointalk.org, and this round will be super fast, as it last only for 2 hours. This auction will be started at Nov 24, 21:00 Beijing time, and ended at 23:00. (Beijing is at UCT+8 time zone) There will be 30 units for sale in this round, and bids started at 1 BTC.

As a suggestion, if the purpose was to get the miners out to as many people (for review, validation, etc) as possible then you should consider limiting the number of units any each individual user might bid on (i.e to 1 per user)

 That's actually a pretty good idea IMO.

[merv77]

Hi Bitmain,
is auction on in few minutes?
will you provide link here?
Thanks

[Bogart]

Auction: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=344948.0

Last valid bid extends this auction by 20 min respectively

[kendog77]

The product looks nice, but this auction looks pretty risky to me.

This company is asking for the equivalent of hundreds of dollars upfront for a new product and buyers have zero recourse if they don't deliver (no escrow, credit card, or paypal).

I hope no-one gets scammed.

[reactor]

Auction: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=344948.0

Last valid bid extends this auction by 20 min respectively

Still don't understand second auction before the first winners receive their units.  Bravo for anyone who gets a unit for a decent price, this screams trouble to keep collecting funds when we have zero validation on the hardware. 

And the usb's?  Are they ever coming?  Can Bitmain actually address those at some point since there are a lot of people looking for these plug-n-play devices as opposed to larger hardware?

[BITMAIN]

Hello everyone, bidding has already started here:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=344948.new#new

[reactor]

Bitmain, please respond on questions people have as opposed to just pushing auctions.

[RoadStress]

Hello everyone, bidding has already started here:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=344948.new#new

Why the false advertising? I never saw any proof of 0.68J/GH. I only saw 2W/GH.

[BITMAIN]

Hello everyone, bidding has already started here:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=344948.new#new

Why the false advertising? I never saw any proof of 0.68J/GH. I only saw 2W/GH.

The core voltage of the chip on the S1 miner is 1.1V, and at this level the efficiency is 1.3J/GH on chip and 2J/GH on wall. In the next version, we will build a miner with 1J/GH on wall. Stay tuned.

For your reference:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=330665.msg3571350#msg3571350

[merv77]

Hi Bitmain,
I'm interested in purchasing Antminer U1's in bulk orders and would like direct contact with you so we can discuss pricing and quantity
may I please have your rep email address for future correspondence
Thanks
merv77

[mtbitcoin]

Would you be able to run this off a regular atx psu.

[klondike_bar]

We will hold another fast auction on the bitcointalk.org, and this round will be super fast, as it last only for 2 hours. This auction will be started at Nov 24, 21:00 Beijing time, and ended at 23:00. (Beijing is at UCT+8 time zone) There will be 30 units for sale in this round, and bids started at 1 BTC.

As a suggestion, if the purpose was to get the miners out to as many people (for review, validation, etc) as possible then you should consider limiting the number of units any each individual user might bid on (i.e to 1 per user)

Cheers

Totally agree. I think 2 per user is a fair limit. Right now that seems to be about hats happening, but someone is bidded on 10, and another on 4. thats half the auction to only 10% of the users in it

[kmtan]

i had win auction on the 1st auctioning. the parcel reach me on Nov 23 pm at china..

here is the parcel pic that  i received from the courier.



I am back home lately on saturday night and after setting up the miner, i did not realize that i forget to take pic for the miner itself. Will post tonight after i take photo on the miner..

Here is some photo for the miners...

[giletto]

How about another auction, is there any more in planning in the next few days bitmain?