>   Herbert, you need a programmer that supports the 16F84. Most all
>commercial and `build it yourself' programmers now support the 16F84.

    OK, I heard it was different, but what are the differences? I am
building a programmer refered by someone here and I don't what to spend time
learning something that is being phased out! :) TTYL

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>>>MCHP is phasing out the C version.  That's the real reason for the  price
>>>difference.
>
>>    OK, but is there any difference I should no about, will any programmer
>>for the C version work with the F version, is it electrically compatible,
>>such as current draw? Thanks for any info. TTYL