http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/509 Sounds like they had some real trouble finding a domestic assembler that could meet their price...which also suggests that they set their price before they did all their homework. I'm encouraged by the fact that they have begun production- I'm looking forward to seeing this product successful. That doesn't mean I'm not still skeptica= l about their ability to remain long-term viable, but I certainly hope they do! Mike H --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .