Should I keep the Nikon D3100 DSLR sitting at the front of my room?

I ordered the Nikon D3100, but shortly after I got cold feet with afterthoughts on getting the Canon T1i/T2i/ or other cameras instead. I'm mainly interested in video. Rankings on Snapsort tie the year-older T1i, but the Nikon's film quality looks superior. The T2i seems to be around high $400's, out of my price range by 100 or so smackeroos. I payed $350 for the Nikon body only. Should I keep the Nikon, go for a Canon, or maybe even get a camcorder instead? Are they wiser for film choices?

Return the camera and get a video camera

after you get a lens (which is required to even use the camera anyway) and other accessories, you will be well over $600

Before you make another purchase, spend some time doing more research. Video cameras are ALWAYS better at shooting video. They have three sensors to start and have all the features you need to make editing flow smoother.

Remember the 5-P's Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.

This little statement is used when writing your script and breaking down into a shooting script. It is also important when laying out the lighting for each scene, etc, etc.

Any dSLR is a compromise, whether you are shooting with a Nikon D3100 or Nikon D4 with uncompressed video

The cost of the accessories can be in excess of $2, 000 when you add the follow focus, LCD loupe, shoulder mount, external microphone and other accessories necessary to match what a video camera has as standard equipment.

http://store.redrockmicro.com/Catalog/Nikon-Gold-Limited-Edition-DSLR-Rigs

If you are mostly interested in video then get a video camera. SLRs are the wrong shape for holding and getting good footage.