> So, considering the next project of mine and my background, which kind > of uC might be good enough for me? Or atleast for starting out in the > area, somewhere to put my feet and get the LED flashing. I'd say for a beginner support is more important than technical features. You can't go wrong with PIC or AVR, both are pouplar and technically OK. Choose on availability, support from fellow users, and tools (in that order). Price per chip is much less important, 10 chips will probably serve you for a year or so. Do you have programming experience? In a particular language? Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist