Could you please tell your view of ARM product family? I'm collecting information to switch my studying to this area.
if im AM the Starter than start with ARM7 (BEST ONE IS LPC21XX FAMILY) prehaps
Define best car? Define best bike? Define best cereal?
YOU have to spend time figuring out the best procesor (not just core but complete processor) for your specific requirements.
It doesn't matter how good a core is if it (or the integrated devices) doesn't match the requirements for a specific product.
A Rolls Royce may be a magnificent car, but will not do well in a F1 race. A Ferrari would fail badly out in the bush. A Smart may be a dream to park, but try hauling cargo...