Help on deciding on a camera

[Haidden]

What im looking for is a compact digital with 6x optical zoom (think thats the one that matters) , image stabilization , and would like it to be relatively fast taking the picture and good quality. I will be using it for casual pictures as the girlfriend and I travel around, taking pictures of fireworks (july 4th) etc etc..

I know a few are out and theres some more coming out like the Sony S800.

Does anyone have any suggestions, dont really wanna spend over 400-450.

Thanks for the help!

[Rocket_Scientist]

...Does anyone have any suggestions, dont really wanna spend over 400-450...

...take a look at the Canon A710 IS... under $300...