>> If I am not mistaken these are the very first 32-bit >> microcontrollers in a hobbyist-friendly (DIP) package!! > > Yes, it will be interesting to see if Microchip gets laughed at or ... > followed by the industry as a whole. IMO having at least one DIP chip in a product line opens it up for=20 hobbyists and students. Though these might be an insignificant market in=20 themselves, they do cause a lot of www coverage, and might be the future=20 professionals... --=20 Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .