Great starter model, but I wouldn't buy again

I had never had a digital camera prior to this and just had the traditional 35mm film camera. So I looked around and originally had my eye on a Canon Rebel, but couldn't afford the price tag at the time.I then noticed this FinePix S3100 4.0 MP by Fujifilm and decided to buy it. It's really not too bad of a camera and fairly easy to use. I actually took some pretty dazzling photos with it. Some of the features this camera has is:* 6x Optical Zoom

* "Point and shoot" capability and Aperture Priority mode

* Video recording Mode (no audio)

* Lens adapter ring and capable of using the zoom lens/ filter attachments

* Uses xD memory cards (16 mb xD card included)

* Instruction book, USB cable (for computer connection), Software, and Video cable ( for direct connection to your tv video jack)

* and a variety of other settings and features

I was very pleased at first with this camera, but over time it's become sluggish (shutter reaction time / focus) and doesn't seem to work as well as it use to. I'm not sure if it's age, considering it's about 4 years old now, or if it's another situation. I take great care of my electronics, so it's not a issue revolving around that. However I am still using it and it's been a great starter camera. Since I purchased this one, prices have dropped considerable on the higher mega pixel cameras, so my focus is on getting a new one. Fortunately for you, if this model is one you'd like to try as a starter camera, you won't pay the price I did. I've seen used ones going for about $60.00, which kind of makes me cringe now considering what I paid. Oh well, I'll still keep it as a back up even after I get a new one, but for me, as far as buying another one of this model for myself, that would be a "no".