In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, Peter Van der Zee wrote:

Hi Coco;

For those of us who love the simplicity of getting a small project up and running, somtimes in as little as a few MINUTES with the SX, we are happy to contine with it. We all realize it will not be optimum for all applications, especially larger ones, or for folks who want something different. But for many of us, we are tickled that Parallax has taken over the furtherance of the processor and is now adding C support. I for one am keen to see that product supported with the Parallax satisfaction guarantee.

All things eventually change, and Ubicom has chosen to manufacture a much higher IPXXXX series of processors with phenomenal performance and good flash sizes. Unfortunately the start-up costs for the tools are excessive for the hobbyist as their target is high-end commercial applications.

Eventhough you don't like it, please remember their purpose in business life is to maximize the return to their shareholders - period. If their business decisions are not in line with your thinking, then move on to some other processor that suits your needs. There is no need to call them a "bad manufacturer"; I think they have done a phenomenal job, and Parallax is providing an exemplary complementary service........what similar level of free and responsive support can you get elsewhere?

Cheers from Maui, Hawaii,

Peter (pjv)

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