Check out Mikroelektronika.  They have many PIC dev tools at reasonable
prices.  I have several of their boards,
 and I wouldn't trade them for anything.  PIC32 dev boards cost less
than $200.00 USD.  Give them a look here....
 www.mikroe.com

Regards,

Jim

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> Subject: [PIC] Dev board recommendation
> From: Neil <picdude3@narwani.org>
> Date: Mon, June 25, 2012 11:00 am
> To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@mit.edu>
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> Looking for something to help me get started with USB device and slave,=20
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> weeks and I want to get started on this ASAP.
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> Microchip's Explorer16 will work, but pricey once I get the correct PIM=20
> and expansion boards.  Their USB starter kit is very nice (and $55 is=20
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> now... any recommendations from other sources?
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> Cheers,
> -Neil.
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