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> -----Original Message-----
> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu 
> [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of Sean C. Malloy
> Sent: 2006 Mar 10, Fri 11:02
> To: piclist@mit.edu
> Subject: [PIC] (OT?) Thoughs on SunSPOTs?
> 
> This week, Sun announced the soon-to-be-availability of 
> SunSPOT developer's kits. 
> (http://www.sunspotworld.com/products/) These little guys 
> have a 32-bit ARM processor, 512K of RAM, 4M flash, USB, 
> 2.4GHz wireless, 3-axis accelerometer, temp & light sensors, 
> and would seem to be somewhat PIC or hobbiest friendly, with 
> pins left over for GPIO.
> 
> They claim to be Java-programmable, and remotely, securely 
> updateable via wireless.
> 
> The dev kit (which includes 3 SPOTs) seems a little pricey, 
> but I'm intrigued.  The Java interface seems like it's aimed 
> at the click & drool crowd, but I'm all for rapid prototype 
> tools, and opening the field of embedded devices to a wider 
> hobbiest audience.
> 
> Is anyone else?  Tell me why they suck, and what 
> better/cheaper tools/toys are out there.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> -Sean
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