Pretty good price for an extremely capable compact, especially those of you who likes your manual controls. Went in halves with a mate during the Harvey Norman "Buy one get one free" deal, so it wasn't as cheap as that, but it's still a very reasonable price.
Just on a personal note, for those of you looking at a G12 as a backup for your DSLR, be wary that operation speed is WAY slower than any DSLR, especially load-up time, time between shots and AF speed in low light. Well, it was for me anyways…dunno if that's across the board for all P&S's, but there were some moments of frustrations when I was trying it out at a wedding recently, missed quite a few candid shots because of it…but it may just be me..:)
Prices are ok. nothing great. not sure about the company since i brought the Note deal and paid for it only to find out its now on back order. no notice no nothing…….