Yay! Think I might have found the answer to a cheap alternative to the thru-the nose-priced Casio Exilim which is a killer to have *yes, I shall be totally rational when it comes to spending that kinda money*. Since this is going to be my first *and I mean MY OWN* gadget, looks like Blink Digicam is it - cheap like about $120, smaller than palm size with pretty good pix to boot. So glad I found it on the gadgetry site at Firebox.com. Sure, it has limitations...but I suppose it is bearable for a fun-for-everything kinda cam. Cant wait to buy it off the net and get started!!