How has the Nikon 4800 fared ?

Where does the Nikon Coolpix 4800 stand as an entry-level P&S ? As a
beginner in digital photography, I've been doing some research over the
past couple of months and I understand the specs fairly well. I've also
read the detailed review at DP Review. But there are certain things
that are not adequately put across by dry technical specs and clinical
tests.

If I've correctly interpreted what I've been reading, certain products
like the Canon A520, Panasonic FZ5 and many others have just clicked
(no pun intended) with the target market and become very popular. Is
the 4800 one of those or just one of the dozens of models that have not
achieved any particular distinction in their class ?

The reason I'm asking is that it's one of the models I'm considering
for a second camera. I'll appreciate hearing from those who have used
it or know about it from other users.

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> Where does the Nikon Coolpix 4800 stand as an entry-level P&S ? As a
> beginner in digital photography, I've been doing some research over the
> past couple of months and I understand the specs fairly well. I've also
> read the detailed review at DP Review. But there are certain things
> that are not adequately put across by dry technical specs and clinical
> tests.
>
> If I've correctly interpreted what I've been reading, certain products
> like the Canon A520, Panasonic FZ5 and many others have just clicked
> (no pun intended) with the target market and become very popular. Is
> the 4800 one of those or just one of the dozens of models that have not
> achieved any particular distinction in their class ?
>
> The reason I'm asking is that it's one of the models I'm considering
> for a second camera. I'll appreciate hearing from those who have used
> it or know about it from other users.
>

The 4800 was discontinued in Canada several months ago. It wasn't a stellar
seller here.