I came across this last week, god knows about the rig, could be complete twaddle..but the payment model looks a way things could work well for the future. Half up front, half on delivery?
http://www.blackarrowsoftware.com/store/prospero-x-1.html Compo looks fair for the hosted guys, for sure BFL wouldn't dream of ever doing anything like that. I think this is a steep learning curve on the basic logistics for KnC and next time around will be pretty much flawless. If there is a gen 2 and it's worth buying.
looked at the above site musta missed something those we're up front prices after a discount imho (prob due to knc news this week)...still pre-orders although the price on the 2ph was the same as a current Jupiter for nov 15th delivery they state a feb 2014 ship date
interesting but again did not see a 1/2 down 1/2 on delivery link?
again just saying (I am essentially clueless may have been right in front of me)
Searing
The discount was from the beginning of September (or even earlier).
The "1/2 down 1/2" you will see after clicking at "Payment option" to reveal the list.
I am answering here because it is interesting option for KnC,
but for discussing Black Arrow's offer let's go to their own thread:
https://bt.irlbtc.com/view/294197.0;all (all of it is worth to be read)