Digital camera conundrum!

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Hey all you electronic gadget users… I need some advice. I’m looking to buy my first digital camera. I’ve done some research, but 80% of what I’ve read means nothing to me. I don’t know what I need. I’m not a photographer (obviously). I just want something to use for fun that will produce decent quality photos. As far as megapixels go, I read that the most I need is 5.0 if I’m just going to make average size prints (3x5 to 5x7), right? Help me! Thanks bunches.

This is the one I’m leaning towards (sorry it’s so long) :

Canon PowerShot A95 Digital Camera

$282.00- $360.80

Lens and Image Quality
Megapixels - 5.0 Megapixel
Effective Megapixel - 5 Megapixels
Optical Zoom - 3.0 X
Digital Zoom - 4.1 X
CCD Size - 1/1.8"
Number Of CCD Pixels - 5.3 Million
Max Aperture - f/2.8
Min Aperture - f/4.9
Max Focal Length - 23.4 mm
Min Focal Length - 7.8 mm
Maximum Shutter Speed - 1/2000 sec
Minimum Shutter Speed - 15 sec
Image Format - JPEG
Focus Modes - Automatic, Manual
Exposure Settings - Program, Automatic, Manual, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority
ISO Equivalencies - 100, 400, 200, auto, 50
Metering Characteristics - Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Image Sensor - CCD
Macro Focusing Range - 5-45 cm
Minimum Focusing Range - 45 cm

Features
LCD Screen Size - 1.8 in
Shooting Modes - Frame movie mode
Self Timer - Yes
Self Timer Delay - 10 sec, 2 sec
White Balance - Custom, Automatic, Presets
Continuous Shooting Speed - 2 fps, 1.5 fps

Memory
Flash Memory Type - 32 MB flash - CompactFlash Card
Recording Method - CompactFlash
Supported Memory Types - CompactFlash Card

Connectors
Connectors - 1 x USB, 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
Included Cable Types - A/V , USB

Miscellaneous
Included Components - Wrist strap
Included Software - Drivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft VideoImpression, Canon ImageBrowser, Canon PhotoRecord
Max Operating Temperature - 104 F
Min Operating Temperature - 32 F
Camera Type - Digital camera
Weight - 0.52 lbs

General Product Info
Also known as - Canon 9459A001AA, Canon PowerShot, Canon A95, Canon PowerShot A95
Manufacturer Part No. - 9459A001AA
Company Info - Canon
Dimension - 2.6 in x 4 in x 1. (HxWxD)