16x2 LCD vs 16x2 USB LCD

[blk03MitsuES]

these two are the lcds in question....or ones like them

http://i.ebayimg.com/09/!BYsO15!CGk~$(KGrHgoH-CkEjlLl4BkTBKi4m(HJNg~~_12.JPG
http://cgi.ebay.com/1602-LCD-Verdant-Characters-Black-Backlight-HD44780-New_W0QQitemZ250543821692QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item3a5593537c

or

http://i.ebayimg.com/07/!BPu-ulw!2k~$(KGrHgoOKjIEjlLmWpluBJ1J02,3p!~~_12.JPG
http://cgi.ebay.com/1602-LCD-Display-USB-Edition-I-Smartie-module-PC-Case_W0QQitemZ230404833206QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item35a532bfb6

planning on using an lcd on the next mod. first one costs half of the USB one but i take it there's more work to be done to get it to work right? would you rather spend a little bit more to get the usb one or get the cheaper one and connect it?

never worked with an lcd module before so either one is gonna provide a learning experience

[OvRiDe]

Having some experience with the HD44780 LCD's and interfacing them via the parallel port, let me just say... GET THE USB!!! :D It is a royal PIA, and well worth 10 bucks to get one ready to run.

[blk03MitsuES]

haha that about sums it up uh

[Bopher]

Having some experience with the HD44780 LCD's and interfacing them via the parallel port, let me just say... GET THE USB!!! :D It is a royal PIA, and well worth 10 bucks to get one ready to run.

Ditto, worked on one for a friend through parallel and wanted to shoot it with 12 gauge when done. I use this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811996004&cm_re=PRO-LCD-_-11-996-004-_-Product) in 3xNES and the USB, much easier to get up and running.