Alright, after moping around for too long, I decided to go for the Sony DSC-W300. I didn't get to play with THAT specific model, but I looked at the model that replaced it, the DSC-W290.
The user interface was just too easy and I also bought (on eBay for $40 shipped) a Memory Stick Pro Duo Adapter that allows 2 8GB MicroSD cards to fit in it.
If I waited any longer, even newer models would come out. We'll never win with technology, people!
I'll keep ya'll posted. Thanks again for all your help!