Eclipse best/good or bad IDE for Python?

[James]

There is no answer for that question. All Python IDEs have their own
strengths and weaknesses and different programmers expect different
things from their IDEs. What's best for YOU depends on what features
you need. PyDev, without question a "good" IDE. BEST is a subjective
affair.

I use Eclipse (or SPE) when I am unfamiliar with an API and auto list
members helps in those cases. Otherwise SciTe (or Vim/Kate/Emacs in
your case) suits me well.