A Camera to Buy; a PC to Skip

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Byline: Mark Kellner, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Sony Corp.'s $349 Cybershot DSC-P93 is the kind of camera you want to have when traveling around and taking a lot of photos. Two weeks ago, I did just that, and the camera discussed in this column just before that trip surpassed expectations.

First, it's small enough to carry around easily, especially when coupled with a small carrying case that can hold the camera, an extra set of batteries and perhaps an extra MemoryStick card or two. The case I used, with the romantic name of LCM-PHA retails for $50; other cases cost as little as $20.

Second, and most importantly, it takes great pictures. I spent five days …