[Sachiel7]

Ok, a few more thoughts here...
First off, to all the teams complaining that the Basic stamp stinks, isn't fast enough, doesn't give you a huge range of options, then let me say this: duh.
Do you honestly expect FIRST to supply teams with a fast system with plenty of memory and a typical programming language?
No! It is part of the FIRST challenge that you work with things that don't always do exactly what you want, when you want them to. When you get a job working as an engineer, do you think that every project you work on will have no problems, and be performed in an ideal environment? That you will have the latest, biggest, and baddest gizmos at your disposal???
Tell me if you find such a career, because I certainly haven't found one this way yet.
FIRST will supply a slower processor with limited memory and a language that is not-too-typical as a challenge. You have to learn the hardware, the language, and how to work with it. You should design your robot to function well with it, not rely on FIRST to give you the best.
(Also, a note to Wildstang, you complain about the speed of the processor, yet even with a highly significant delay, you still managed to take Nats. Think about that.)
Also, note that (as I stated before) IFI was created for FIRST. And they more than likely aren't going to change their entire control system for a new processor and memory. It is known that FIRST will include auto mode for at least 2 more years. IFI reps around the regionals have confirmed this several times. Why, when they just developed a system to function autonomously, with the multi-slot programming, would they just scrap all that?
It is my belief that IFI will stick to their control system for at least 2-3 more years before even considering a change.
When I previously posted about C, I meant that C and Basic are the main two different choices of languages out there. Since the system is currently basic-based, it would be asking alot to shift to C. That would likely require the change of processors for more compatability, and as I just said, I doubt that will happen.
One clue we may receive will lie within the eduBot, if we receive them this year, and I believe from all the positive feedback that we probably will receive them again.
If FIRST is going to switch languages/processors, then they will perform this switch on the eduBot. Note that the eduBot documents on IFI's site have been updated since competition, and yes, they still use the same control system as before.