>A circuit like the Black regulator (less than $5 in parts)
>or a module (less than $10) would be fine.

Hmm, have a look at the Linear Technology regulator modules. Not sure if 
they have a high enough input voltage though, and they also appear to be 
BGA.

http://www.linear.com/ad/micromodule.jsp


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