> I'm looking for something based on > ARM or MIPS and that has some useful connection > to the external world in the form of GPIOs. SPI, > I2C, and analog I/O would be nice to have too.
Olimex in Bulgaria manufacture and market worldwide a very wide range of AVR and ARM based boards and peripherals. They target the DIY market. Pay their site (olimex.com works for me) a visit. Their summer vacation is right now, but they will be open again by mid-August. Lucio.