My original post got deleted, so here's my 0.02

Start by going to CNET and checking out their camera section, they have loads of reviews and you can compare prices.

You can also check these sites for more info: http://www.dcresource.com/ http://www.dpreview.com/ http://www.megapixel.net/

My advice is to not cheap out on a digital camera, once you start using it you will want to do more with it and may even consider using it exclusively instead of film based cameras. A well appointed digital camera is a joy to work with, a cheap one is a pain to use. Whatever you decide, make sure you try it out first before you buy it.

And when I say "Try it" I don't mean take it out of the box and look at it. Really use it, take some pictures both inside and outside, with flash and without, transfer the pictures to PC and see what they look like. How well does the camera handle details, action shots, etc. Commision-paid salesmen should be happy to help you in this endeavor.