You've heard so much about digital photography and, with a new computer, you're ready to click away. Digital photography is another area where quality is up and prices down, though true aficionados won't concede that it is better than using film. There are even some less expensive models intended for children. Getting into more serious photography means more pixels, which determine how large you can print a photo. If you buy a digital camera, you'll need accessories.
Digital cameras eat batteries, so buying rechargeable batteries is a good idea.
You'll also need software to edit your photos, if it doesn't come with the camera. Video One of the big items pushed by computermakers this year is digital video editing. Take your home videos, edit them, add special effects and impress family and friends. Computers such as the iMac by Apple and Sony's Vaio have gone after the video editing market, and Microsoft included video editing functions in its recently released Windows Me operating system. Software is available for older computers, and people who have older camcorders may need special equipment to convert their analog tapes into a digital format.