FutureBit Launches Apollo III Full Node at Micro Center Stores
FutureBit has made its Apollo III Full Node available for purchase at four Micro Center locations, marking the first time the compact home miner is sold in physical retail stores.
FutureBit is selling its Apollo III Full Node at four Micro Center stores in Brooklyn, Miami, Tustin, California, and Austin, Texas, starting on Friday. This marks the first time the home miner is available in a physical retail store, according to a release from FutureBit. The launch coincides with the opening of Micro Center’s new Austin store, the chain’s 31st U.S. location and its third in Texas. Customers can reserve units online for in-store pickup, though the company did not specify how many units each store has in stock or the price of the machines (source ID 1). [1]
The Apollo III Full Node is a compact home miner that also runs a full bitcoin node. It is available in three configurations: $1,099.99 without a storage drive, $1,299.99 with 1 terabyte of SSD storage, and $1,399.99 with 2 terabytes. A cheaper, miner-only ‘Standard’ model starts at $899.99 but does not include the full node. The device is rated at up to 18 terahashes per second in Turbo mode, with power consumption of about 325 watts (source ID 1). [1]
The Apollo III Full Node is a 6.5-by-6.5-by-6-inch cube that weighs 6.5 pounds and includes a one-year limited warranty. It uses new 3-nanometer, American-designed chips, a custom controller, and 8 GB of memory. The unit also includes a built-in solo mining pool, and buyers can direct the miner to a standard bitcoin mining pool. FutureBit says the full node and solo-mining features require an SSD, which is not included in the $1,099.99 configuration (source ID 1). [1]
FutureBit’s Apollo III Full Node is being sold at four Micro Center locations in Brooklyn, Miami, Tustin, California, and Austin, Texas, marking the first time the hardware is available in retail stores. The Austin store is Micro Center’s 31st U.S. location and its third in Texas, highlighting the significance of the launch. The product will be available for in-store pickup and online reservation, though the number of units per store and the retail price have not been disclosed. Previously, customers had to purchase the Apollo III directly from FutureBit’s website, where the company claims units are in stock and ship within two to three days. The retail availability allows customers to view and purchase the hardware on the same day, enhancing accessibility for those unfamiliar with mining technology. [1]
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The Apollo III Full Node is a compact, 6.5-by-6.5-by-6-inch cube that weighs 6.5 pounds and is assembled in the United States. It features new 3-nanometer, American-designed chips, 8 GB of memory, and a custom controller. The device includes a built-in solo mining pool and can be configured to connect to standard bitcoin mining pools. The full node and solo-mining features require an SSD, which is not included in the base model priced at $1,099.99. Additional storage options are available at $1,299.99 for 1 terabyte and $1,399.99 for 2 terabytes. A cheaper, miner-only model is available starting at $899.99 but does not include the full node functionality. [1]
The Apollo III Full Node is rated for up to 18 terahashes per second in Turbo mode, consuming about 325 watts of power. In Eco mode, it runs at approximately 12 terahashes per second with 150 watts of power and generates less than 35 decibels of noise. A Super Eco mode is listed at about 8 terahashes per second with 80 watts of power and even lower noise levels. Power consumption can be adjusted between 50 and 400 watts, with Turbo mode being significantly louder, at about 55 decibels. These figures are measured at the board and may vary by up to 10% according to the product page. [1]
FutureBit, based in Brooklyn, has been developing consumer mining hardware since 2015. The company’s founder, John Stefanopoulos, emphasized the importance of retail availability in making Bitcoin mining more accessible to the general public. The Apollo III Full Node is designed to allow individuals to run both a miner and a full node at home, although the company acknowledges that home-scale mining is not a viable profit-making strategy due to the low hash rate compared to industrial operations. Despite this, a miner using FutureBit’s Apollo Solo setup successfully mined block 973,262 on October 26, earning the full 3.154 bitcoin reward. FutureBit’s goal is to increase hash rate and node presence in residential areas through this retail strategy. [1]
FutureBit is selling its Apollo III Full Node at four Micro Center stores in Brooklyn, Miami, Tustin, California, and Austin, Texas, starting on Friday. This is the first time the hardware will be available for purchase in physical retail locations, according to a release from FutureBit. The compact home miner, which also runs a full bitcoin node, is now available for in-store pickup and online reservations. The launch coincides with the grand opening of Micro Center’s new Austin store, the chain’s 31st U.S. location and its third in Texas. FutureBit did not specify how many units each store has in stock or the pricing for the units, but customers can reserve a unit online for in-store pickup (source ID: 1). [1]
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The Apollo III Full Node is a 6.5-by-6.5-by-6-inch cube that weighs 6.5 pounds and includes a one-year limited warranty. It is assembled in the United States and uses new 3-nanometer, American-designed chips, a custom controller, and 8 GB of memory. The device also includes a built-in solo mining pool, and buyers can direct the miner to a standard bitcoin mining pool. The full node and solo-mining features require an SSD, which is not included in the $1,099.99 configuration (source ID: 1). [1]
FutureBit’s own shop lists the Apollo III Full Node at $1,099.99 without a storage drive, $1,299.99 with 1 terabyte of SSD storage, and $1,399.99 with 2 terabytes. A cheaper, miner-only 'Standard' model starts at $899.99 but does not include the full node. The Full Node is rated at up to 18 terahashes per second in Turbo mode, at about 325 watts. In Eco mode, it is listed at about 12 TH/s and 150 watts, with noise under 35 decibels (source ID: 1). [1]
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