HOT deal on Fuji MX-1200 1.3 Megapixel $199

[UltraWide]

I just got back from Wal-Mart with the MX-1200. It is $199.99, but there is a little weird thing going on.
First there are 2 versions of the camera. The plain one and a kit. The plain one was $306.99, then I asked them to scan the boxed-kit and it was $199.99!!!

The kit includes the everything the plain one has PLUS rechargable batteries and a recharger AND a form for a USB reader!!!
This is definetely a HOT DEAL!!!

 

[cwand]

Hate to burst your bubble, but this is definitely NOT a hot deal. $199.00 is the everday price for this camera. The "kit" that you're talking about is nothing more than a two-dollar AA battery charger. The USB reader has to be mailed in for and that offer expired last month.

 

[Cheapest]

I brought this info to Staples store at Kearny Mesa at San Diego CA and they offer an HP C200 camera for the same price.

 

[Pennstate]

The Fuji has slightly higher resolutions.

On the subject of the USB reader, don't you just love Photoshop?

 

[JGDRN]

I can't find this camera anywhere....

 

[android]

Went to Walmart (Mt. View, CA) and they don't even carry the MX1200 or any other camera from Fuji. So at least here, there is no hot deal.

 

[Pennstate]

have them check item# 007410140141 W


They can tell you which Walmart has them and how many

 

[Pennstate]

Hey, I am still getting the USB reader

 

[RupTheKid]

Doesn't mercata sell this too? That would be about the same price then after mercata dollars, with free shipping to boot. Not a bad price though.

Rup

 

[bigjon]

This camera kicks butt. I got one in February for $250 w/o card reader or batteries, so it seems like a good deal (no telling tho since prices drop so fast - I haven't kept up since I got it!). The macro focus switch is the best thing since sliced bread (what was the best thing before sliced bread?!). I can take perfect 5" closeups of motherboards and other junk I did get a 32mb Smartmedia from Buy.com, definately worth it.

 

[Pennstate]

Rupthekid: The difference between Mercata and Walmart:

For Mercata: 3 days until powerbuys end + 2 day for processing + 3 days for shipping. Return is a hassel.

Walmart: I can get it in 20 mins. The return policy at walmart is great!

 

[Kingofcomputer]

Get Nikon 800 from mercata for $400, and get $75 rebate from nikon, final cost is $325.

You'll be more happy with Nikon 800 than any below $300 dc.

 

[CarpeDeo]

I went to Walmart yesterday . . . I swear, the line for returns was longer than all the checkout lines combined. . .

 

[bradm20]

I ust ordered one of these from Mercata for $198. Can someone who already got one answer a few questions for me.

Does it come with an AC Adapter? Also, does it come with some sort of case for the camera?

 

[bigjon]

No it doesn't come with an adapter - the batteries used are 4 AAs, so you'll want to get some NI-MH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries and a charger. NI-MH lasts longer than NI-CD and don't have that awful memory effect.

It doesn't come with a case either. I bought this case (http://www.us.buy.com/comp/product.asp?sku=10221192) at Buy.com for $5 - it's a nice soft-case that fits the camera perfectly and allows the carry string to hang out. You might want to wait for a free shipping weekend if you watch for that kind of thing - otherwise it's $4.99 if you just order the case. It would be nice if the case had a pocket for more batteries, but for the price I won't complain!

 

[Pennstate]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=40&threadid=195950

no wait needed. $5 shipped from onvia

 

[bigjon]

You da man Pennstate

 

[mclori]

I bought one off Mercata, too, last night. Where's a good, cheap place to get the Ni-MH batteries and charger? Onvia has a Kodak one for $20, is that reasonable?

Lori

 

[Pennstate]

If you had gotten it at Walmart, it would have came with it. Also, with the help of photoshop, a USB reader also comes with it.

 

[bigjon]

BestBuy has Energizer NI-MH 4-pks for $12.99 and the charger is [I think] $20 with 2 batteries. I've had them awhile and have been very pleased with their performance.