Lpc2000

> > Yeah, but those aren't exactly in the same price range as the raw parts.
> 
> Not far off....for production quantities!

For us, production is 200-500 generally.

> > I can hardly go to production with them. :)
> 
> I think if you are talking about production quanties you will find
> that a board with the actual QFP package is the cheapest.

Well, we make kits, so QFPs don't work too well in those situations.
If it's not a DIP part, some 70+ year old guy won't be able to
solder it.  So, basically, we need to stick to older technology 
kind of parts.

Cheers,
David