I have finally purchased a proper digital camera -- the Canon S70. 7.1 effective megapixels, RAW image capture, 28mm - 100mm lens (35mm film equivalent), etc. So far, I really like it and got a pretty good deal. Of course, I'm having my Canon employee friend check to see if a better price can be found (though the Best Buy 4 year warranty, which I've had to take advantage of with my iPod (yielded me a new one) is a good sell). FYI: Steve's-Digicams is a great resource for in-depth reviews and detailed information.