Step up to the pump and buy yourself a good camera. The problem with the $150-$250 models id their computer brain processes to slow. You'll snap off a pic and wanna take another right away but guess what, its to slow and you miss your shot you wanted. This isn't that big of a deal fishin but if you happen to have kids and theyare doin something that is hilarious and you need a quick few pictures, the "cheap" camera is gonna make you wanna throw it against the wall cause you are simply not gonna get that 2nd, 3rd or fourth picture off in time. This holds true for family gatherings and any other events where things are rapidly happening.

Get yourself a Canon G6 and don't forget, at a minimum, a 512MB card but a gig card would be much better especially for all those long trips!

http://www.dpreview.com/

http://www.dcresource.com/

http://www.megapixel.net/

Check out the above sites to compare cameras and get reviews. I have a few friends that have taken this recommendation route and thank me every time we are together with our cameras, you won't be sorry you spent the money.