Canon T2i. Still a good buy before Christmas 2011?

I'm in the market for a DSLR (It is my first). Now I'm looking at a lower priced camera. I will be making many movies, and also be taking plenty of pictures. I looked at the Nikon d3100 but did not like it due to no external mic jack. The Canon T2i was my next choice. However, the T2i is nearing 2 years old! Is it still a good camera for me?

T2i is indeed 2 years old, or will be in the next few months. That means absolutely nothing… It's just as good as it was when it came out, and it's still one of the best price/performance models. The EOS 600D, months old, is just the same thing with an articulating screen.

The T2i is brilliant.

Here's a DSLR Buying Guide - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2009/11/which-dslr-to-buy/

I just got canon T2i camera today (finally an available body only since I have no use for the kit lens) and I'm awed. I had done lot of research on this before buying it so I knew what to expect in terms of both the big upgrade issues as well as the little tweaks they have done, some of which turn out to be really terrific. If you are coming from another Canon the menus and interface will be second nature. Based on another very positive review just posted, coming from Nikon it's also an easy step.

Yes its one of the best cameras for beginners and for video. Its been a year since i have had my T2i now and i must say that i have loved every single shot taken from this camera. If you trust Canon in general, then you'll not be disappointed with this purchase. Just lookout for the Combined Lens offers from time to time and this will be the best DSLR you would have owned.