woot! Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom = $69

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Panasonic Lumix 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom

$69.99

• + $5 shipping

CONDITION:

New

PRODUCT:

1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 12.1MP Digital Camera, 720p, 4x Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD, 28mm Wide Angle Lens

COLOR:

Blue, Black, Gold, Pink, or Silver

Right now at http://woot.com These inexpensive Lumix cameras will not last long. I predict they will sell out before 9am.

Also, for the time being Panasonic has made sure that the Panasonic DMW-BCK7 Lithium-Ion Battery is the only replacement battery available for this camera.

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For when it's sold out at woot: Same camera, Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD, at Amazon for $92

but if I were in the market for a "cheap but better than entry level" Lumix, I'd more likely go with this one, Panasonic DMC-FH25K 16.1MP Digital Camera with 8x Wide Angle Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Black), for $129

but I'm not, however. as I am in love with my new Lumix DMC-ZS6 that I got from woot last month. Thanks, woot!

WOOT: $139 LUMIX DMC-ZS6 12MP 12x Optical Leica Zoom Lens (Score!)

[Update: the woot cameras are sold out - here's some comparable Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS6 cameras at Amazon]

Right now on woot.com:

Panasonic 12MP Digital Camera with Leica 12x Optical Zoom & HD Video

$139.99

• + $5 shipping

CONDITION:

Refurbished

PRODUCT:

1 Panasonic DMC-ZS6 12MP - Leica Lens, 12x Optical Zoom (25-300mm), 3" LCD, HD Video + 2GB SD Card

I just dropped the hammer on one of these. I had been wanting the ZS7 for the GPS feature, but I like that this one uses Motion JPG instead of the AVCHD Lite video codec. And aside from those things, it's the same camera, and it's a very good one... and for any camera with this much optical zoom, the price is great - and they retail for alot more. Stoked to get this - I've needed a new pocket camera for a while, plus it should come just in time for the Steve Martin / Martin Short show in Chicago we're going to in a couple weeks (seats in the front row of the loge). Might get one of those Eye-Fi cards to make up for the lack of geotagging, too.

Also ordered a Wasabi Power Battery and Charger Kit for Panasonic, comes with two Lumix compatible batteries, a euro adapter, and a car charger for $29.99 + free shipping. Seemed like the way to go.

Woot! Apple iPad 64GB – Wi-Fi + 3G $489

Starting RIGHT NOW, at 12 am Memorial Day Monday, while they last, woot.com has the Apple iPad 64GB with Wi-Fi + 3G Gen 1 on Memorial Day Special for only $489. Act now if you want it - stuff goes FAST on woot. Enjoy!

UPDATE: woot originally listed the price at $499, but the price of this iPad has since been REDUCED to $489! w00t!