It seems to be doing better now, but the catch-up traffic is such that it is like trying to get around in Washington, D.C. during rush hour. So I am gonna let it settle out a bit, and will be throwing more stuff up later.
In the on-deck circle, I have a full review of the ~$50 (or less) Nikon SB-24 strobe. Short version: It is an absolute steal (used, at this price.) Grab a couple while you can.
Also coming is a breakdown on the sub-$175 light kit, which is largely a compilation of a half-dozen or so posts. But this "starving student" set-up cannot be beat for dollars spent vs. picture improvement value.
And maybe most exciting, is news of this remote trigger supplied by Alert Reader Neal Vaughan:
16-Channel-Wireless-Digital-Slave -- $30.00 "Buy-it-Now" price on eBay.
(Thanks, Neal.)

The verdict seems to be decent range (~150-180 feet,) and they work fine as long as the batteries are fresh. It is apparently a voltage level thing, because they do not like Ni-Cads (or Ni-MH's) which typically run at 1.2 volts each instead of 1.5 volts for the alkalines.
Note that you'd need a PC-to-PC cord if you were using them with, say, a PC-socket Nikon SB series strobe. But those are easy to find and I will have links up when I get ahold of one to review.
(Anyone who is using them, please e-mail me your experiences.)
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