First I have to disclose that I hate all Kodak and HP consumer digital cameras. They suck compared to Sony, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Minolta, Fuji, Pentax, etc. If you're not picky and want a good deal on a decent digicam then this is a good deal. I would also look at the Canon PowerShot A75 which has automatic and manual modes. It doesn't include a dock but you can still easily transfer pictures to your PC using the USB cable or a card reader. Actually here is a side-by-side comparison of the Canon vs Kodak.