When I got started with Arduino, I bought an Illuminato. At the time, I didn’t realize the core files weren’t complete and I didn’t really need the extra I/O.
Since then I’ve switched to a Deci and am humming along with my projects.
Let me know if you are interested in buying a slightly used Illuminato.
i know the ethernet library doesn’t work that well. Plus if you are looking to interface with shields the i2c and spi pins might be in different spots on the illuminato then one the arduino