> Some people seem to think that if the manufacturer offers a tool at any > price, that's the only tool you should use. I tend to believe that even > if the manufacturer offers a tool, you should look at others because they > may well be better, or may be of equal quality at a far lower cost. Just > my own personal opinion. That may be fine for hobby work, but I need a programmer that I don't have to waste time "fixing", works accross the product line, and I know will be supported for future products, and works without any doubt and fussing with MPLAB. That's why we have two PicstartPlus' around here, which are well worth it for $100 each. ***************************************************************** Embed Inc, embedded system specialists in Littleton Massachusetts (978) 742-9014, http://www.embedinc.com -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body