What camera to buy?

Imma buy a camera in like 2 or 3 weeks because I need one before the old lady pops.. I want somthing I can use for video and good pictures. I dont know my electronics but I do know I bought a new zong and I want to post my hit video!! Bad ass cameras people!! Suggestions!!

for still photos and simple video, in the $300 range, nothing beats the canon sd 870!

I have a SAMSUNG S730
i loveee it

but it eats battiers so fast....