I'd buy one.
My problem would be involvement with TI. I'd cut a deal with any buyer and happily pay a premium, to maintain my "no pre-order and no purchases from TI" stance.
I realize maybe not best form, posting that in their forum, but feedback should help a business, if they use it correctly. That is what it is meant for.
At best, unless they were produced with the T81 civvy order, what are the chances these would have of ever being produced? Considering all that is known now about the need to piggyback off of a larger order and such.