What is the best digital camera to buy? My price limit is $300.?

I just want to take pictures of my friends and family. I also need it because I am going on 3 vacations this summer. I want the pictures to be clear. I never had a cam b4 so I don't want a hi tech one I can not figure out...

The model would be nice also..please

i love my nikkon... it was just under that price...

Here's a good starting point http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-6501_7-0.ht...

The best way is to go into a store and see how each camera feels and see how easy it is to navigate the menu.