16x2 LCD vs 16x2 USB LCD

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

http://cgi.ebay.com/1602-LCD-Verdant...item3a5593537c

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/1602-LCD-Display...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

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.

haha that about sums it up uh

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Originally Posted by 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.

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Ditto, worked on one for a friend through parallel and wanted to shoot it with 12 gauge when done. I use this in 3xNES and the USB, much easier to get up and running.