I'm not up on laptops, but I love my Sony DCR-TRV510 digital 8 camcorder. Not only is it a fantastic camcorder, it takes beautiful stills, too. I also have the Epson Perfection 1200U scanner and can vouch for its awesomeness. Right now, buy.com has the 1200U for $164.95, so if you use one of the $30 off $150 codes (and wait until tomorrow when shipping is free), you'll only pay $134.95 (plus tax if you live in CA). And definitely hit those links that pennypinch listed; it'll save you a lot of time. Here's one more:
http://www.streetprices.com