Advice on buying Canon equipment?

I recently sold my Nikon D80 because I want to switch over to Canon. I borrowed my friends Canon Rebel t2i (aka 550 D) on a trip and I absolutely loved it. I'm thinking I might want to buy that model but I'm also considering the t3i or possibly the 50D. Does anyone have thoughts on which model?

I also need advice on which lenses to look at. I mostly do travel, portrait, and landscape photography and I like to play around with macro sometimes. I really want to have that "wow" effect when your pictures are super crisp and high-quality.

Also, I can't spend over $1000 on all of this (camera body and lenses).

Let me know if you have any thoughts!

First, super crisp photos with that "wow" effect have to do with your skill, not a particular camera. Second, your budget is too low. Macro lenses alone cost over $500 each. You will also need a standard lens for the camera, and the camera body itself.

I shoot a t1i and it's an excellent camera. I have another dslr the Rebel XS. I have four lenses but I'll tell you, my primary lens is my Canon 28-200 because it's versatile, fast, sharp and accurate.
This combination on my t1i is about $1, 050.

I recommend this lens because you never have to change lenses for normal photography.

Well, the super crisp isn't going to come with out some skill and GOOD glass-not going to happen for your budget.
The T2i and T3i both have video on them, the 50D does not. If you want video, obviously you do not want the 50D.
I don't personally want video on my cameras and I still love my 50D. It is my everything camera, seeing how I can't use my professional gear for personal stuff or it voids my insurance. I use it for EVERYTHING under the sun that is personal. It's a nice piece of equipment.
I could do the same with either of the Rebel series you are looking at.

I recommend buying the most up to date body you can afford to buy. If it means you can't buy another amazing lens right this minute it's worth it. You won't want to update your camera so soon if you do that and you can take your time, save money and acquire good lenses.

One lens that should be in every beginner's kit is the 50mm f/1.8 lens. It runs just over $100 and will provide you with SUPER sharp photos, low light capability that is awesome and generally make you hate your kit lens because of it's quality difference.

You let go of a perfectly good camera and want to buy into a brand that you can't afford? Just my thoughts.

Oh what fun Canon EOS Rebel T3i camera has been! This was such a splurge for me & I don't regret any of it! I'm just a normal girl, no experience in photography, and this takes professional photos (ON AUTO!) I can't say enough great things about this! The video quality feels like you are there, the swivel screen is great! The options are endless on this! You will not regret this purchase-promise! You can adjust autofocus while shooting by pressing the shutter button or the AF button, but it may have a less than desired looking result and unless you are using an external microphone, the autofocusing sound will be picked up. The T3i has the digital zoom feature in video, which allows for nice smooth zooms while filming.