Low Cost Alternative for nFR24LE1 Development kit?

[Ram02]

Hi, I'm new to development using nordic's products. Basically I'm a Hobbyist working on a project of mine, which needs a low cost wireless. I was looking for a Rf Soc and found nRF24LE1 which fits my requirements. I found a development kit that costs $100, and I came to know that it is not a standalone kit and it needs nRFgo which comes around $400. Is there something I'm missing, because Texas Instruments and Cypress offers Development Boards for $25. Or is there any 3rd Party development board available for nordic Soc?

[wlgrd]

m.alibaba.com/.../NRF24LE1-Development-Kit-board.html

[Ram02]

Oh! I think that would be an issue. I havent had experience with any nordic ICs, and not having Studio will make it little harder I guess. And Regarding LE1 vs 51822, The sleep mode current is less with LE1 than with 51822. As with cost per unit, 51822 is less. With the debugger cost and cost per unit being a concern, I think I'll have to rethink now!!