Bob,

Version B is the current production version. There is only one BBB in production. The C model is due out next fall and will have a larger eMMC and will cost slightly more. For those considering using the BBB I would try to get the current model B over the next few months. You can always upgrade to the C later if you wish but the B is fine. I suspect most will not use the internal eMMC but rather a larger external microSD card which will work fine with Allstar and allow an easy swap if there is a failure in the SD card.

See - http://elinux.org/Beagleboard:BeagleBoneBlack for full info on the board.

I cannot vouch for the boards you describe. I myself would buy from a reputable distributor and not pay more than $45. Both Adafruit and MCM are out of stock but expect deliveries in a week or two. Adafruit has an email notification list and MCM is taking back orders. It is also a good idea to buy a case unless you intend to install it in your own enclosure. Cases run around $10.

73 Doug
WA3DSP
http://www.crompton.com/hamradio

From: kk6ecm@gmail.com
To: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2014 11:59:33 -0700
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] BeagleBone Black Allstar

Amazon.com says they have 5 BeagleBone Black Rev B from “Special Computing.”

Not sure if this is the same

Bob

kk6ecm