Going to upgrade

Review based upon relatively intelligent, however, nonexpert in digital photography.
Likes:
Very easy to understand functions
Applications very easy to operate
Existing application software handled download just beautifully (i.e., no need to install included software)
Close ups, stills within 10 ft, and 25ft shots (all with preexisting and excellent lighting) worked extremely fine.
Movie mode worked well.
Dislikes:
Lens slow even in 'sports' mode (e.g. when taking pics of daughters during gymnastics I had to anticipate their movements and engage shutter 1-2 seconds prior to their movements in order to capture wanted image - VERY DIFFICULT!
Because of the above I wanted to use sport mode all the time as it provided best shutter speed for capturing anything moving, even the slightest movement, however, you won't be able to use this function if you need to use the low light function or distance, or any other function as the functions operate solely individually. This is the one drawback of the unit I've discovered and unfortunately, I believe it to be one I never wanted to encounter.
Movie playback works well, however, as the camera isn't equipped with firewire you will have to transfer movies to vidcam and then download to your system (somewhat time consuming).
Auto (only) focus sounds nice until you come to realize you wish you had a manual override when you want one.
Objective review:
It's strongest feature, simplicity, is the one feature which prevents it from being a very nice camera (e.g., you can't use a fast shutter speed (sport mode) in low lighting. I would not have purchased this after reviewing the owners manual as I would have noted this dichotomy, it was a 'compulsion' buy of my girl friend who says she'll take it back and get something better - I can't wait.