Need digital camera advice

[Lisa3]

Not sure where to post this but I need some advice about digital cameras. My 9 year old wants a camera for her birthday. Instead of buying her an inexpensive 35mm I thought a digital might be better (no film or developing costs for my budding photographer). I currently have a Sony 5 mega pixel which I love but of course do not want to spend this on a 9 year old. I looked into the 3 mega pixels but the Sony's were still pretty high. Anyone have any experience with a more inexpensive digital that they are happy with.

My kids have no idea we will be going back to WDW this Sept. I know she will get alot of use from the camera. Last year I bought each of them disposables but this also can add up.

 

[gallaj0]

I've been very happy with my Fuji, and it's an older 2.1 without the optical zoom.
They have some new 3.2's with the optical zooms for $170 or less if they are on sale. I saw these at Circuit City.

 

[3boysluvndisney]

We have a Samsung 2.0 and are extremely happy with it. We bought ours at Wal Mart for $120. Without a memory card on the lowest settings it takes 150 pictures. You put a memory card in it and you have lots of space for tons of pictures. It takes very good pictures and is easy to use. HTH