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From: ccb8m@onyx.cs.Virginia.EDU (Charles C. Bundy)
Subject: Re: 8051 and 87C751 etc
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References: <1993Apr5.081851.115@wronz.org.nz>
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1993 16:16:42 GMT
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In article <1993Apr5.081851.115@wronz.org.nz> mentink@wronz.org.nz writes:
>	Brad writes,
>
>>mentink@wronz.org.nz writes:
>>: Brad, instead of 8051's and PC's why don't you try looking at a REAL
>>: micro-controller like the Hitachi H8/532. It has 8 10 bit A->D ports
>>: 60 odd IO lines, multiple timers etc, upto 64K internal ROM, 2k ram
>>: etc. About the best micro around. Cheap too at around $20 US. Fast at
>>: 12Mhz internally ( 24 Mhz Xtal ). Instriction time 100ns.
>>: 
>>Well, the reason I don't use this chip is that I've never heard it. I also
>>am leary of $20 US dollars claims. Is that per thousand price? And what
>>are the hidden cost such as compilers and programmers? And how long do I
>>spend to learn the new chip instruction set? And where do I get all this
>>stuff, Japan? And are there various application examples to read about?
>>Lay it on me and I'll switch.
>
>Brad, you can be 'leary' as you like, the $20 is a one off price.
>
>There are also no hidden costs as regards to compilers etc, you get from
>the Hitachi dealers a free assembler,linker and 'C' compiler.
>
>If you have an IQ over 10 the new instructions set should be learn't in
>an hour. !!
>
> I don't know who the Hitachi dealer in in the states, I
>live in N.Z !! 
>
>As to the rest I'd suggest that to advance in technology some 'work' has
>to be put in by the individual. Sorry can't hand everything on a platter.
>

I don't think 'handing on a platter' or using 'REAL' processors is the 
issue here.  Your attitude needs adjusting.  Trying being a little less
abrasive and you might get your point across, assuming your social IQ
is greater than 10 :)

Charles C. Bundy IV
ccb8m@virginia.edu
