Arduino Mega (Arduino NooB)

The Mega 2560 is an update to the Arduino Mega, which it replaces.

this was present in the second link you gave :slight_smile: ! it is the latest one along with the uno

http://cgi.ebay.com/Arduino-MEGA2560-ATMEGA2560-ATMEGA8U2-USB-Cable-/260725146026?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb46e01aa

that one has a crystal unlike the one on the arduino page

Are all the shield fits Arduino Mega or will I be limited in shield options because I choose the Mega (instead of the Uno for example)

no all the sheilds are designed to go with both the uno and 2560