What digital camera do you reccommend for regular use for the best price?

I've already had a cheap crappy one. I'm looking for something that's not priced more than 250, and Canon Powershots seem the best.
Your advice?

Powershot

kodak i got 8 meg and its takes great pic and i bought it for 159.00 at best buy

sony or samsung

KODAK EASYSHARE!!!