So, for anyone who is still trying to figure out the rhyme and reason behind manufacturing order… i did email back and forth with alex a few times over the holiday. he was very pleasant and informative.
This is a breakdown of the information provided.
1 batch consists of 3 to 5 runs or variations.
when they receive parts, they build everything they can using all the parts they have on hand. they do not retain any parts.
official batch speed is based on the parts available as listed.
colors, core version, wifi only or 4g/LTE
current status
1 order of 4g chips should arrive in the next few days
ordered cm4’s a month ago… and they haven’t shown yet. Listed as “delayed” (this is a new unexpected delay for cm4’s)
my fully loaded cm4 orded in july… maybe january… if the cm4’s ever show up…