recommend a good computer and digital camera?


What do people here use for computers and digital cameras? I need to upgrade for surfing the audio sites and put up photos for my audio gear, of course.
I heard Gateway has quality problems and Dell nickel and dimes you on options. So I was looking at Hewlett-Packard. Is Compaq any good? Any other good brands?
I've been using the throwaway Kodaks on vacations and as much as I hate to get on the camera upgrade bandwagon, blurry photos with NO depth of field is getting too annoying.
For cameras, I've always liked Nikon. J&R sells the 4 mega pixel Coolpix 4300 for $399.99. It takes 8 good pic's or 293 low res pic's. 3x optical zoom sounds useful. Any thoughts on better brands?
Thanks.
And please, only nice people need respond. (sorry, I couldn't resist).
cdc
Marco,

Does the warm glow of the tubes promote hair growth on the Cary hairy suicide amp? If it does I have a few friends who want to strap it to the heads.

Laghed my ___ of when I read the post. Good one.
Absolutely, though I can't guarantee exactly where the hair will grow. The Cary hairpiece idea sounds great except that if they were in a hurry, your friends may forget to unplug all the cords before donning the piece. I've heard that strapping any of the ARC Reference series components to your ankles helps you loose weight too. Tube replacement can be required more frequently if you do not remove them before those morning jogs. Same deal with the cord removal too, although some folks use the cords to secure the amps to their ankles (make sure to get long enough wires though). Also, I've heard that the Thor gear can enhance your sex life. Something about the shape of the things, I dunno, just make sure to power them down before trying that one.

Marco