On Tue, Jan 30, 2007 at 02:09:44PM -0500, Herbert Graf wrote:
> On Tue, 2007-01-30 at 10:59 -0800, William Chops Westfield wrote:
> > On Jan 30, 2007, at 7:51 AM, Byron A Jeff wrote:
> > 
> > >>  whereas 40 pins is considerably more klunky.
> > >
> > > When I wirewrap I don't feel there's too much of a difference.
> > 
> > Hmm.  I get REALLY depressed when a socket for a chip costs
> > more than the chip...
> 
> Are wirewrap sockets really that expensive?

Absolutely! It's a one off world for me. So I don't mind the occasional
$3 for a socket.

> I use standard spring type sockets and they've never approached the cost
> of the chip (in fact I don't think I've ever paid more the $1 for a
> socket, and that was a 48pin monster). TTYL

What's your source? I'll buy a 10 pack.

BAJ
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