tshih - sorry to hi-jack your thread. . . it seemed your questions were answered. The A20 is a good choice, BTW.
Curt, Sam; thanks for the links. I had found those on my own yesterday. This "internet" thing sure does shrink the world.
Well it's done. I just got off the phone with their sales rep. (Patrick)
A very polite guy. Talented too. He said "Hold, I'll be right with you" in under half a second!
. . . It took him about 600 seconds to get back to me. Though, the hold music wasn't too bad.
The "special deal" for me was $30 off the $110 battery charger.
Feeling rather special and honored to be presented with such a deal;
I told him Minolta's website says, for this model, the batteries and charger are included.
His reply, this is a non-US model. . . but for $799 I could get the US model.
"your choice!" (there he goes again, making me feel all "special" again
) heh, heh.
But wait, there's more. I was also offered the special "Minolta approved" 5 year warrenty! (dang he can talk fast)
I got to say I was holding back the chuckles; as I picture this guy wearing a McDonalds cap, asking "would you like some FRIES with your LARGE ORANGE DRINK?"
Anyway, I just cancelled the order.
Now I'm a satisfied non-customer
"Curiosity killed the cat . . . .satisfaction brought him back"