So ...  What did we look for?  ...  

Well  ...  Not only did it have to take solid pictures both indoors and out {many digital cameras don't}, but we also wanted a camera that would travel well.  And since we have no idea who the winner will be, our choice also had to be compatible for both Mac and PC users, and be able to run on any platform, from Mac's 7.1 OS on up, to Windows 95, 98, NT and Windows 2000.

What we found not only met our criteria.  It also won one of CNet's coveted Editors' Choice Awards.  Witness the Olympus D-360L, which CNet's Editors tagged "a lot of camera for the money."  They also noted that the D-360L

is a rock-solid camera with the sturdiness usually found in much pricier models. The camera is small, lightweight, and portable yet durable enough to hold up to your most rigorous travels. The aspherical lens is glass rather than plastic, and advanced controls, as well as a digital telephoto zoom, are also included. You get your money's worth in battery power, because the D-360L's nickel-metal-hydride batteries last through more than 1,000 shots.

The Olympus D-360L, then, may not be the most expensive digital camera on the market.  But we're pretty sure you'll be more than pleased with the results.  ...

The contest is open to any and all Vermont residents age 18 and over {including those attending school full-time}.  Beyond that, you simply need to provide your e-mail address, which we will use to send you a monthly mailing about our newest issue.

If you'd like to get your hands on this great little digital camera, then, simply subscribe to DownStreet magazine.  It's free, so you really don't have much to lose.  {Sorry, you must be 18 or older to enter the drawing.}  Subscription contest ends January 10th, 2001.