AVR ISP programmer vs downloader

[chems]

hello there, im a new member and ive startted to build the 50$ robot ( which is more like the 50£ robot) and i have all the parts needed except for the programmer ( its hard to find here in the uk)  the only one i found was 40 quid =80$, and im wondering if its possible to just use this Downloder instead of programmer?? thanks a lot for your help
http://www.active-robots.com/products/controllr/active-boards.shtml

[salixfire]

I found the ISP mk II programmer on Rapid Electronics webpage. It's £26.44. Hope that helps.

[Webbot]

I found the ISP mk II programmer on Rapid Electronics webpage. It's £26.44. Hope that helps.

That's where I bought mine - and I know that it works.

[chems]

yup thats where i got all my parts from, but guess what? its been all summer that "this  item should be in stock <1 week" :-( anynomre suggestions please? (thx anyways)

[Webbot]

yup thats where i got all my parts from, but guess what? its been all summer that "this  item should be in stock <1 week" :-( anynomre suggestions please? (thx anyways)

try http://www.equinox-tech.com/products/details.asp?ID=848