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Jun 19 17:25:34 <prpplague> who here does fpga dev?
Jun 19 17:45:20 <vmaster_> a bit, but haven't had time lately
Jun 19 17:46:03 <prpplague> vmaster: recommend a beginner dev kit?
Jun 19 17:46:22 <prpplague> spartan 3?
Jun 19 17:48:33 <vmaster> that's what i'd buy
Jun 19 17:49:19 <prpplague> vmaster: know of a good board then?
Jun 19 17:49:35 <vmaster> xilinx s3e starter kit
Jun 19 17:49:37 <vmaster> 149$
Jun 19 17:49:52 <prpplague> ahh i'll have a look
Jun 19 17:50:03 <prpplague> some one else recommended a s3 kit from avnet
Jun 19 17:54:15 <vmaster> mhh, last time i checked the xilinx starter kit was the cheapest offer
Jun 19 17:54:38 <prpplague> vmaster: this one is listed as $125.00
Jun 19 17:54:53 <vmaster> oh
Jun 19 17:55:25 <vmaster> enterpoint.co.uk also has some nice boards
Jun 19 17:55:33 <vmaster> they come as pci cards
Jun 19 17:56:08 <prpplague> ahh
Jun 19 17:56:26 <prpplague> i'm really looking for two boards
Jun 19 17:56:39 <prpplague> one to learn on, and another that is stripped down for prototyping
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