I know my digital isn't exactly the CHEAPEST model out there, but I have the
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 (8.1 megapixel) and I wouldn't trade it for anything at all in the world! Easiest thing in the world to use...easy to shoot, easy to edit, easy to delete, easy to shoot video, easy easy easy!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Features include:[list][*]8.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD[*]Carl Zeiss 3x Optical Zoom Lens[*]Free Spot AF[*]26MB Internal Memory[*]Huge 3.0" LCD Monitor[*]Slide Show with Music[*]Touch-Screen "Paint" Function[*]High Capacity Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery[*]Quick Hookup to PC and TV[/list]