Chris McSweeny wrote:
> I'd be tempted to go with the DIP for the ease of
> soldering straight to package

Huh?  So with SMD packages you solder less "straight to the package".
You've got this backwards.  SMD packages are going to weigh less, take less
board space, and be easier to solder.


********************************************************************
Embed Inc, Littleton Massachusetts, http://www.embedinc.com/products
(978) 742-9014.  Gold level PIC consultants since 2000.
-- 
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist