MSP430 LaunchPad from Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments have released a lost cost evaluation board for their MSP430 microcontroller family and Value Line series. Utilizing free code-limited compilers, the board with cables costs $4.30 direct from Texas Instruments, with free shipping. This represents a very low-cost way to get started with this microcontroller family.
Visit the Texas Instruments site MSP430 LaunchPad (MSP-EXP430G2) to learn more.