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A SIMPLE DIGITAL CAMERA FOR THE REST OF US
In a world in which most digital- camera models keep increasing in price, resolution and storage, the UMAX AstraCam 1000 resembles a busboy at a high-class restaurant. But looks can deceive.
When you check out the AstraCam 1000, remember a couple things. First, this unit is not meant to compete with the high-end models; its features wouldn't satisfy a true photo professional or enthusiast. Rather, UMAX Technologies designed the AstraCam for people who view digital cameras the way they view bungee jumping - the rush isn't worth the price and risk. In this introductory-level consumer market, the AstraCam may open the digital-imaging door to a new class of users.
Is that it?
When I pulled this model out of the box, my reaction was, "Is that it?" It's an amazingly simple, lightweight unit that has five buttons and an LCD display. Weighing less than 4 ounces, the unit feels lighter than a traditional disposable camera. No storage cards come with this camera; users must rely on the internal 4MB to...