"Nick Cramer" wrote

>> You did NOT tell us where you live. [ . . . ]
>
> <groan> OK, I admit it! I live in North Hollywood ca, elev. 643 ft. ;-(

Grin, I was thinking OZ for some reason.

> Since it's a gift, I want to get her a new machine. I've been looking at
> the Panasonic SD-YD250.

Not a bad machine. Main complaint is poor customer service if there is a
problem.