Quote Originally Posted by RubenR View Post
I'm using the K150 USB programmer from kitRus http://kitsrus.com/upuc.html#k150

It's a high speed USB-programmer with ZIF-socket included and ICSP-support. The only disadvantage is that you have to use a 16 Volt DC adapter with it.

But the price is nice: USD 47.45 at Electronics123:
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....it.A/id.298/.f
This is a brand-new USB & serial port dual mode PIC programmer. It is fully compatible with the popular Kit 149 PIC programmer, with several added enhanced features. It takes power from the USB port and generates various required Vpp voltages via an onboard DC-DC upconverter IC circuitry, thus NO AC/DC adapter is required. Unlike the original K149 PIC programmer where upgrading firmware means taking the firmware chip out and having it programmed externally, this programmer has a built-in circuitry for easy on-board firmware upgrading. It also includes an advanced six-pin ICSP pinheader. USB and RS232 working modes are switchable via a simple push button. When USB mode is selected, the serial cable is not needed.

http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Serial-Dual-...QQcmdZViewItem