I think you'll find more people that have problems with cuddeback then just about any other model. I paid $450 for the no-flash and it was HORRENDOUS!!!! I got 2 pictures in about a month. I like my stealth i450's. Not perfect but great camera for the money.

Also, how can the excite be good value at $299? That's a pretty expensive camera there to be good value. And, it doesn't have much for bells and whistles. I would say cuddebacks are the WORST value. I'm no expert though, I've only been doing this for about 8 years.