Paul,
OK. So I want to get out of the 18th century. I am looking for a good, user
friendly, big screen, digital camera. Cost always appeals to my wallet. I
know you recommended one about a year ago, but has a better one come out
since then?
Thomas Phy (still counting with my fingers and toes, and painting on my cave
walls with burnt sticks)

They are hard to find but you cannot beat a Panasonic DMC FZ50 AKA Lumix. About
$500 in NYC mail order stores. It is identical to the Leica at $850.
The Leica lens is nothing short of superb. I love mine and I am
thinking of buying a back up as if I ever lost it or it broke
down I would be up a creek without a paddle.

It is actually way more money in Tokyo.

Bev Hills Camera won't sell it as they would not sell any Cannons or Nikon's!
Its that good.

Archie has one and I think he still loves it.