Good Camera for Photography of People and Portraits?

I'm interested in buying a digital SLR camera to mainly take pictures of people, rather than landscapes or fast-moving objects. I want a nice "amateur" camera that I can start off with, rather than a fancy and high-tech, $2, 000 camera. Money-wise I'd like something in the hundreds range, not going into the thousands. As I'll say again, the purpose of the camera is to take pictures of full-length body, 3/4, and head shots. I'd like one with good color and quality and that can be easily used and transferred onto a computer, not something EXTREMELY basic, for I have experience with a lot of technology, but something kind of amateur.

Also, I was kind of looking at this camera:
http://www.amazon.com/...002JCSV5I/

If you have any feedback on that camera as well, it would help.

Must have 80mm lens… Check your local professional camera dealer too… May I suggest an digital SLR interchangeable lens camera… Don't skimp on $

That's pretty good. A 50 would help

The Nikon D3000 is a good entry level camera to begin on. It has Auto modes, but also can be used in full manual, for when you feel confident to begin controlling exposure yourself (and you will get better results making the exposure decisions, rather than leaving it to the camera).

Portraiture work is principally about good lenses and good lighting. Start off with the kit lens by all means, but later you might want to think about getting the 50mm f1.8 lens - a superb, tack sharp portrait lens & the f1.8 aperture allows a shallow depth of field.

As for lighting - natural light is good, but has its limitations if its in the wrong place, or there's not enough. Again, when you feel restricted by natural light, then consider learning about & getting some off camera flash. It needn't be expensive - a small manual speedlight will cost around £40-50 and a set of triggers to fire it off camera is about £18.