I have been using my trusty old PICStart plus for quite some time now, and
am
interested in starting to do ICSP instead, so I can start using some surface
mount parts.

I have been just starting to look for an ICSP that is inexpensive (i.e. <
$200), can
program both PIC16's, and PIC18's, is up-to-date with the latest PIC chips,
and can be used from within MPLab (i.e. doesn't require loading a separate
package just to program or running it from a DOS prompt by hand).

I have been looking at the ICD-2, but it doesn't seem clear if I can use
it for programming chips in more than just debug mode.

Any ideas on the best way to go?

All advice is much appreciated.

Thanks,

- Ted

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