> -----Original Message-----
> From: pic microcontroller discussion list
> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Charles Laforge
> Sent: February 21, 1998 19:45
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: Re: PIC START PLUS From Digi-Key

> >>or if you have to go throught Microchip but since I got this
> information
> >>from my Microchip Rep yours should also be aware of the details.
> >>
> >>Just wanted to share this and hopefully save some people a few bucks.
> >
> >How much is the educational discount?
>
> The Canadian rep informed me I could get the package for approx. $150
> CND.  (Please don't quote me on this)  I am at work right now and don't
> have my Digikey catalog handy but perhaps someone else can tell you what
> the regularly go for in CND bucks.

        Well in my Digikey catalog they list it at $199US, that comes to about
$280.59CND. Not a bad deal, more than $100 off, if the quote is correct.
TTYL