I have had very good results with the MELabs PicBasic Pro Compiler.  When I
called them to purchase it, I told them that I have a Parallax programmer and
asked if it would work or if I needed to purchase their programmer.  The guy
that I spoke with was very honest and told me that I didn't need to spend the
money to buy their programmer.  I have been using the PicBasic Pro software
with the Parallax programmer and I think it is great.  Maybe I'm not using
some of the functionality that others are.  I'll admit that I am not a
heavyweight programmer but, for my application, It has worked very well and I
recommend it.

Max Toole,
Electronic Innovations,Inc.