Lpc2000

Wow quicker response than I expected, and I didn't get flamed!
Cheers guys!

I don't really have any constraints to design only really cost, as
this is a hobby. However, ease of development and uC longevity will help.

I have worked with PIC and various 8051 variants, but the choice was
already presented. Now I'm coming to start a new fresh project, and I
just want to know the alternatives. I do believe the ARM core idea is
excellent, thanks Dan for the expanded info :)

When you go to a Microcontroller webpage, you are always told the
vague description of what the controller could be used for, which seem
to be the same.

Anyone know of any comparison page of similar microcontrollers?

Also why not an FPGA? (The only reason I ask that question, is, if I
ask it in google I will get a whole bunch of white papers from XILINX
stating why it is so great). Just like a nice open discussion.

On reading that it appears I've asked it again. Sorry Dan, Al, your
views were welcome.

Quick question AL,
How did you get to know about the MSP430 family of processors?

Cheers

Nick