Here's my 2 cents (3 cents CDN) for the ideal basic programmer:

Start with the PICkit 1.

Lose: the prototyping area, the pot, the keyswitch, the 8 LEDs, and
asssociated components.

Replace the socket with an ICSP header.

Add support for a bunch more PICs.

The resulting board would be about 2 x 3 inches;  maybe less if we didn't
need the 1 inch square Microchip logo.

Regards,
Colin

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