What is good make and type of digital camera for everyday use?

Any of the Nikon coolpixs are good.. they come in various megapixels, etc and have a wide range of prices. They're easy to use and still offer all of the features you'd want in a digital camera.

Canon, samsung, or sony.

DO NOT buy an Kodak Easyshare. Everyone that I know of that has one broke. It just stopped turning on.

Went to Circuit City and they recommended Nikon or Canon.

I have a Canon Power Shot A 620 and am very happy with it.

HP Photosmart M305. Its excellent and not real expensive, small great features

Olympus is a good brand - my cameras last up to 8 years

Canon sd700 its very nice and small.