Semi-OT: IDE & SATA to USB "dongles"

[Tony Duell]

> 
> Tony Duell wrote:
> 
> > That, I am afraid, is one reason I avoid programmable logic chips. By the 
> > time I've finished the design, the darn chip is unavailable.
> 
> I bought my chips first ... and the programmer/demo board. :)

Hmm.. I always feel I am going to make a mistake and ruin the chip, so I 
want to be sure of being able to get replacements, at least while I'm 
still designing.

-tony