I got mine from dealextreme
Cost me US$10.80, includes free shipping from HK.
That comes to abt RM40.
Only bad thing is it took abt a month to get to me.
But overall it's ok. The batt is only 1,000mAh so not as long lasting as the original but worth it nonetheless.

EMERGENCY!
holy sh*t. my lcd screen was flickering for a bit and now it's dead!
The backlight is still on but the image just blurs out and disappears...
Damn, i didn't even drop it or anthing...

Anybody here has experienced this before???

Nope, it happened while i was using the Original one. The cheapo one is a spare...

Thnks for the heads up RoxyGal.
It isn't a problem with the brightness cos the backlight is still on AFTER the screen flickered and went kaput.


Anyway,
My baby has been admitted to the Panasonic Service Centre for repairs...
Cross my fingers and wait for the good news.

I recommend Foto CLS at Pelangi Leisure Mall. Good service there. They even carry Leicas there if you're interested.
Also try Mee Too at Plaza Angsana, old shop great reputation, or alternatively their branch at Tebrau City.

I think the PC show in Sgp will usually quote SRP but with more freebies.

I suggest you get the gpod SLR. It is sturdier and can support the weight of the LX3 better.
Will be useful when u upgrade to an SLR too.
I got mine from yamiya at RM120, delivered in 2days

I highly recommend Gordy's straps from the US.
I got mine and it is high quality leather.
Gordy's straps

They are 2 totally different beasts... The DP2 is slooow, whereas our LX3 is much quicker.
Although the DP2 obviously have the advantage when it comes to bigger sensor size.

My guess is you have a LC-1 lenscap on?
The blades will obstruct the flash especially the bottom right corner...
Solution is to zoom in all the way so the blades are retracted closer to the body therefore not blocking the flash...