dpreview.com Reviews the Canon EOS 500D (Digital Rebel T1i / Kiss X3 Digital)

"The 500D/T1i doesn't quite have to be the everyman camera that its predecessors were. The introduction of the Rebel XS (1000D) in June 2008 means the T1i no longer has to appeal to everybody who doesn't want to stretch to buying into the 50D class. As a result, the 450D was able to bulk up its feature set to include a selection of features that price-conscious shoppers don't necessarily realize they want, such as a larger viewfinder and spot metering. The result was probably the most complete Rebel we'd seen."

If you're a Canon shooter, or looking to invest in your first DSLR and want something a big higher than entry-level, the Canon Digital Rebel T1i [Affiliate] is worth checking out. It earns the "High Recommended" rating from dpreview.com.