I'm a professional photographer and while I feel the best digital for the money if you can afford it is the Nikon D70. It's a bit on the expensive side, but well worth it. It's just like a 35mm SLR and it uses the same lenses and atachments as a film camera.
If you are just looking for a point and shoot, I still recomend something in the Nikon Family. Fuji also makes a great little digital.
Keep in mind, in order to get and 8x10 print made, the camera you choose must be at least 3mega pixles. Best to get 5. Also, most compace digitals have a delay, which means when you push the button, it could take up to 2 seconds before the camera actually takes the picture. This really sucks with any subjects that move. Kids, animals, sports. Just about anything except a bowl of fruit. Test the time delay in the store before you buy any digital camera.
Happy picture taking and good luck.
