Bernard - the main attributes of iTunes is that it functions in pretty much the same way as Windows Media player, but a program more specific to Apple products. I think the main reasoning behind its origins is that most folk store their choons and veejo's on a Windows-based pc, rather than a Mac, and iTunes was devised as a "bridge" between two seperate formats. ITunes creates its own folder and sub-folders within iTunes itself, so that your iPhone/iPad, etc "grabs"/syncs from that specific folder.

As Ken (GARTMORE) said, you need to sync via iTunes. TBH, I think iPad is an over-rated, over-hyped toy, but my wife looooooves hers!! I prefer my laptop and.or netbook when out and about.

Jonathan - perhaps in its day it was the original "sex-machine"..!! LOL!!

I should think that by this time, it's in camera Heaven, having done numerous good deeds here on earth in its lifetime. I daresay St Peter, or even God Himself have it strapped around their neck, taking numerous photos of fluffy white clouds, and possibly a few angels posing with their harps too!!

When's the closing date for the compo, John??

If it's Sat Del with a private overnight company, that alone is worth at least £25! If I arrange Sat Del's through my work, I know that we get billed an extra £15 for a Sat Del (delivered any time up to noon). Its another tenner on top of that for a pre-1030, and a further £25 for the 9am Sat Del, so you're well in with your purchase!! Good'un!!

Enjoy your new toy, mate!!

Some great shots on your Flickr pages, Simon. I especially love the Italian pics, in particular Monte Vesuviano, as I used to find myself "despatched" to Napoli, Pomigliano D'Arco (the Fiat/Alfa factory), or Sorrento on quite a number of weekends on courier hand-carries and would spend my waking hours strolling the back streets of these places with camera in hand (Pentax, of course!). I keep meaning to grab the boxload of photos and transparencies from my mum's place every time I visit Glasgow! I want to scan my 35mm stuff, and post them on Flickr too!

Anyway, a warm welcome here!!

A brand-new Kr can be had in Argos(!!??..) for £380 (incl. 18-55mm lens), so 2nd-hand, I'd wave 300 notes under the sellers' nose (maximum), and see how you get on.

Me, dear??.. Devious, dear??... Howwww verrrrrrrry dare you!!

Why not give Pentax another go at a repair? You said that the last repair was only a few months ago, so might still be under warranty. You may be an "expert" at using a Pentax, but I think it's fair to say that you are an "amateur" when it comes to understanding the guts of the camera, so play on that fact when you send it for a warranty repair. They normally give a cost estimate for the repair before they proceed under your instructions, so it's worth a go. It also buys you a bit of time to secret your spendies from the missus, which can go towards the new camera of your choice.