I failed, couldn't resist the temptation!...wanted to wait till next week PC show but passed by MScolor hub and played around with it and liked it very much....wanted to walk around to think, but the thought of parking lot nightmare, CBD charges and parking fees and jostle with crowd and queue to pay...and I may not have time....what the heck, bought it! Even if it's cheaper at PC show by 50 bucks I would not regret buying earlier to avoid the hassle of braving the PC show. The fellow said it would be retailing at 799 at PC show plus some more freebies that would be about the same price of 699 without additional freebies. Who needs additional 2 dollar cleaning kit or 2 dollar mini tripod or normal 15 dollar SD card?
689 cash
699 nets or CreditCard
689 plus 3% if amex
only 4G SDHC, not even camera case
Black is so cool!
G9 at 799 only free 4G card, felt more rugged and durable but no wide angle and f2.8 unlike LX3 got f2
Cons LX3 zoom pitiful and no accessories available for LX3 at the time
Bought additional 3rd party spare batt but went home to find it doesn't fit into charger. LX3 just arrived so sales person still not versed with the cam.