> I'd repeat my contention that they have purchased 1000 P1022 SoCs.
> Or else, why not rethink this cpu choice before moving toward production?

Maybe because a large sum has already been paid for the board design. This would be in vain and another large sum to be paid for another board design. Not that I think A-Eon didn't purchase 1000 P1022 SoCs, though.