> > But an ICD2 is ~ $150, an the C30 full-functional demo is free!

The demo is only free for a limited time. After that, you buy it.

> In addition an ICD2 or other PIC development equipment is used
> immediately on billable hours, whereas buying a USB vendor ID is $1500
> right when you're trying to get a production run going and before you
> have sales.

Isn't that the same thing ?
You buy some tools and start selling your time.
You buy a vendor ID and start selling product.

One is a consultant and the other a manufacturer, but the bottom line is 
the same. You need to spend money in order to make money. If the 
amount isn't justified, the risk is too high or the amount is simply too 
much, is a decision each person/company makes for themselves.
 
> Those not in the position will probably never understand,
> but $1500 definitely keeps little guys from just trying something.

That may be the case for some on this list, but I doubt it applies to you 
or me. We are in a position to decide that we would rather spend that on 
a vacation, the garden or other development tools. We can hardly 
blame the usb org for that.

Steve.


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