hey guys

just wondering on peoples thoughts on a good point and shoot camera for under $500,

they all seem pretty much the same, i guess the question is which cameras have the best "gimicks" that are actually useful?

ones ive been looking at Panasonic DMC-TZ10 lumix with GPS (worth it?) and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Digital Camera (hd Movies?)

or should i look at cheap DSLR's? like the Sony DSLR A390? and get a cheaper point and shoot?

i like taking photos, im no pro but could never afford an SLR