New camera and Microsoft Office help - two in one!

hammymad

Killing two birds with one stone here, student life is finally kicking in! :beer:

So, I really don't know that much about cameras apart from the Panasonic Lumix I've had for the past 4 years that's taken about 15,000 photos has bid its' farewell on me - smack bang in the middle of summer when I need it most! Typical.
Bring on a new camera? I've been doing some bog standard research into the obvious shops (I'd prefer to buy it in a shop, but I'll look around online too) into buying a new camera. I'm not too fussy with what the camera is, but I'm a typical 'worth the money' person. I've got around £100 to spend on one, and about £50 to spend in Tesco Clubcard vouchers too. If you guys could possibly point me in the right direction, that would be lovely.
I'm looking for a slightly 'techy' camera, because I like using the SCN modes (especially sunsets). Apart from that, being a student, I really require a camera that I can (hopefully not too often) drop, and it won't smash into thousands of pieces... Durable! Lets just say, my last one has sand stuck in the lens.. oops. :cool:
ANY advice is lovely, I've seen the Samsung PL57 around, but I can't seem to find a SINGLE detailed review on it!

My other bit of help I could do with is; where is the cheapest place to buy Microsoft Office (I really only use Word, Excel and Powerpoint, possibly Publisher)? Especially with the University people starting soon, I know places start doing deals on things like this.

Sorry I'm a bit useless, I wish I had the guts to just go and buy a camera and hope for the best, but I'll try here first.

Thanks. :A

bengalknights

camera wise id say try and purchase another panasonic lumix they are excellent cameras

for office check out http://www.software4students.co.uk/default1.aspx

hammymad

I loved my Lumix, it's a stupid mistake dropping it in the sand though! Now it's just a case of where can I find the cheapest, and newly updated Lumix from...

Thanks a lot for the Office pack, that's pretty cheap too!

bengalknights

quick search bouught up this lumix


http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/3684436/art/panasonic/lumix-dmc-zx1-black.html?srcid=369&Partenaire=affiliatewindow&CodePromo=oui&nopopup=1