Can anyone recommend compact digital cameras with full manual settings, shutter, aperture etc.?

I would really like a compact camera for carrying around on a daily basis, but with all the same settings as I'd get with an SLR. Any suggestions?

Glad you asked. My recommendation goes to the Canon A570 IS. It's got all the manual controls you mentioned. It's about $200 USD. See the review below.

canon powershot A540 or higher

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www.dpreview.com

Get a copy of July'07 Consumer Reports on newsstands now or local library. Plenty of cameras listed that have manual controls.