Yes, Broadcom is providing them with volume pricing=85however, it seems pre=
tty clear that the devices are (eventually) going to be produced in large e=
nough quantities to get good volume pricing anyway.

-Pete

On Jan 5, 2012, at 4:18 PM, YES NOPE9 wrote:

> The RBPI is being sold for $25.
> This price is based on Broadcom providing high volume pricing to the non-=
profit.
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> How will Broadcom react if the RBPI boards are used by for-profit groups =
to compete with Broadcom OEM customers ?
>    In other words ..... RBPI boards used for non-educational purposes...
> Does the non-profit have an agreement that ensures them adequate supplies=
 of the Broadcom chip ????
> What will Broadcom do if details of the inner workings of the chip leak o=
ut ?  There will be pressure for this to happen.
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