Costco.com is now carrying the 4.0 mega-pixel EX-Z4U Casio Exilim for around $340, a good price from a great semi-wholesaler. Costco doesn't usually carry items for very long, so I am not sure how long that little link is going to work.

I said Casio might be the answer, but that doesn't mean this exact model is the answer! Though a decent deal, the new EX-Z40 is set to be released by the end of April 2004 for around $400 MSRP. Boasting 2.5x longer battery life and a faster "boot-up" process, this new model looks like it will be the one to get. I'd keep my eye on Costco.com over the coming months. If this current model sells well, I am sure the new model will be on the site soon enough.