well, after doing some reading and listening, i have decided that i dont want anything under a 4mp. so , right now, the ones i am looking at are the-

Sony cybershot DSC-P73
Canon A85 power shot
Fuji S3100
Pentax Optio S40

thats my short list.. i am trying to keep it under $250. those all have the CCD chip you were referring to.

bigjohn

EXCUSE ME, ARE YOU THE SINGING BUSH??