All the wringing of hands over the A1. Bambu is no more immune to market forces than anyone else. The fact is that Bambu absolutely needed to release and entry level machine for the mass market so that people new to the hobby would have a good experience and become loyal to the brand as they stepped up to bigger machines. I also think they will be more likely to get ALL their supplies from Bambu because they will be more risk averse than our distniguished group.
I’m dying for Bambu to make a 350 cubed machine but I am also realistic. They wouldn’t sell as many or make as much money form an even more limited market.
You also have a choice. I paid for a Peopoly Magneto nearly the moment I confirmed there was no big Bambu in my immediate future. I am very afraid I will be disappointed but tired of the whole Voron scene. I still love my X1C and as a 7 year 3d printing hobbyist I can categorically say it was a real paradigm shift in quality of life.
Bambu, keep making the decisions that will keep you in business for the long run.