AVR-Chat

> From: anding_eunding
> 
> I am new to AVR system as a hobbiest.  May I ask a couple of
> recommendations for two things I need?

I too am a hobbyist just starting on AVRs

> 1. Low cost combined JTAG programmer and debugger.

I can echo David Kelly's positive comments on the ECROS Ice-Cube
(http://www.ecrostech.com/Products/AvrJtagIce/Intro.htm) JTAG device.  I use one
with my STK-500.

> ....
> 2. C Compiler.  Budget is in the range $0-$200, which gives me GCC
> and CodeVision (sorry Imagecraft just didn't look like it was for
> me). ....

I have found GCC to be a nice compiler and I don't think you'll go wrong using
it to get started.  You might outgrow it someday but by then you'll be better
able to evaluate the differences.

Cheers,

Chuck Hackett
"Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgment"
7.5" gauge Union Pacific Northern (4-8-4) 844
http://www.whitetrout.net/Chuck