Gcontrol wait times

The panel computer is supposed to start shipping in December. Does anyone have a better idea on shipping or an idea how many people are on the order list? I asked Sience when I could receive the monitor if I ordered it now. Unfortunately all they replied with ‘we are hoping to ship sometime in December’. It was not clear if, once they start shipping, everybody would get their unit or if there would be a waiting list like on the Altmill. Since the monitor doesn’t require assembly, there is still the question of ‘are there enough units coming in to fill all current orders?’
I went ahead and placed the order but I would really like more of an idea as to when I can expect delivery.