SparkFun Inventor's Kit for Arduino with Retail Case
I think this kit is ideal for someone who is new to electronics and programming, or someone familiar with those in other environments who wants a fun quickstart to learn Arduino.  I decided to get it because of the range of sensors and output devices it includes - most of which are not present in my parts bins - as well as the convenient box, the platform that supports the Arduino and a breadboard, and the booklet.<br /><br />Sure, with enough time you could order these parts yourself, or better still order