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Phasing out: PXA255-based Basix & Connex and Waysmall & Netstix computers

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PXA255-based product are being phased out.
September 15, 2009 Update,
As of immediately, Gumstix is accepting final requests for orders that include 120 or more Gumstix basix and Gumstix connex product lines, which are based on Marvell's PXA255 processor.
Note that the lead time for these orders is projected to exceed 12 weeks as the lead time on the PXA255 processor is currently 12 - 14 weeks, according to our latest news from Marvell.
Gumstix no longer accepts orders retail orders of the basix or connex product lines.
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March 31, 2009 Update
Volume orders of PXA255-based products: Any Gumstix OEM customers wishing to make a volume purchase(s) that includes Gumstix basix or connex products should contact· This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before the end of May 2009 to obtain a purchase quotation. All customers making a volume purchase that includes any basix or connex products must make their order confirmation payment(s) no later than May 29th, 2009 via a wire transfer.
Orders @ gumstix.com (retail): PXA255-based orders at gumstix.com will only be accepted for those products shown to be in stock as·Gumstix is no longer restocking PXA255-based Gumstix products.
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February 11th, 2009 Update:
To all Gumstix' OEM customers making volume purchases of our Marvell PXA255-based products (basix and connex)

Gumstix has determined that almost all of our OEM customers have made the transition to using the Verdex Pro or Overo product lines instead of the PXA255-based basix or connex product lines. As such, the company plans to accept volume order confirmations for volume sales of our basix and connex product lines until May 29th, 2009.·

By gaining customer commitments before this final business day in May, Gumstix can make a last time buy of the required processors and components in June 2009, to ensure that Gumstix orders well within the timing of the product end of life plans of Marvell.·

Gumstix plans to complete all volume orders for the PXA255-based connex and basix products by the end of July, 2009.

Any Gumstix OEM customers wishing to make a volume purchase(s) that includes Gumstix basix or connex products should contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before the end of May 2009 to obtain a purchase quotation. All customers making a volume purchase that includes any basix or connex products must make their order confirmation payment(s) no later than May 29th, 2009 via a wire transfer.

If you have any questions or concerns about this plan, please free to contact· This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .·

Don Anderson
EVP Engineering Services
@ Gumstix

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January 2009 Update: The PXA255 last time order date is July 2009, according to recent information from our suppler.

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Here at Gumstix, we strive to support design engineers throughout the life cycles of their products.·

First and most importantly, Gumstix needed to address the expected end-of-life of the Marvell PXA255, which is incorporated into our·basix and connex product lines and our waysmall and netstix computers. Gumstix has been informed that·last orders for the PXA255 would be received by Marvell until mid-2009.

Second, in October 2008, Gumstix created a product category at·gumstix.com called *Phasing Out* to let designers be aware in advance of these product changes to the PXA255-based basix and connex product lines, and the waysmall and netstix computers.

As of January, 2009,·these Gumstix products are being phased out:

  1. basix motherboards
  2. connex motherboards
  3. verdex motherboards (not verdex pro) products
  4. waysmall computers
  5. netstix computers.

Third, in January 2009, customers should be aware of the following conditions when considering a purchase of the PXA255-based Gumstix products:

  • The Gumstix basix and connex products may be discontinued from·web-based purchasing @ gumstix.com at any time, without further notice from Gumstix.
  • The Gumstix basix and connex products will be available for volume purchasing·during the first half of 2009, via· This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as component supply allows.

Note: Roadmap, date and product features are subject to change without notification.