In case anyone's interested the Focus on Imaging Show is currently on at the NEC until Wednesday. I went today and got a few bits but could have spent a fortune.
I didn't go this year, as my friend can't get and can't be bothered to go on my own. I agree with you about spending a fortune - last year I did, so it's probably for the best, staying at home this year!
I'd love to go. But I missed it and I cant have time off during term time anyway. TBH I would probably spend waaaay to much money...