Thanks, Urge.
I'm mostly impressed with the volley ball action shots... My little digital cannon is pretty much shit for shutter speed (been playing around with the feature today trying to take pictures of a running, squirming cat). Then again, this is more of a point-and-shoot than anything else.
Nikon's the name that I'll probably get - My last manual camera was a Nikon and by GOD it was a good camera so I've decided to stay brand loyal. I'll look into the other two that you suggested, though. And you're right - My price range right now is probably $500 - $700 (if I could pay off my credit cards and start actually
saving of course - ha). I was just looking at the
Nikon 6.1 MP, which is the same price as the Sony Alpha. I'll have to do some research. And, like I mentioned, be a little bit more disciplined with my spending. :o (I've gotten to a point where I am making WAY too much money to have the credit card debt that I am currently toting).