I'll be opting for the DIY Linux kits, Paul. How hard can it be to cut into your own cranium, given the right tools?
Paul Lagasse said:
More pieces of the puzzle:
http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/november2010/11082010mind.htm
http://medicaldesign.com/engineering-prototyping/research-development/neural-decoding-on-your-mind-201010/
The early adopters will get sleek Apple implants (batteries, unfortunately, will have to be replaced at the factory); those of us who wait will wear Microsoft helmets.