And The Camera Saga Continues...

A few years ago, I bought a decent Nikon something-or-other digital point and shoot camera. After having it a few weeks, I wasn't happy with the focusing (or lack thereof) even with the flash, so I brought it back to the store. I had bought the extended warranty (you know, the one that covers anything and everything except for camera disappearance) and assumed that they would take care of it. One week later, they hadn't found anything wrong with it and therefore couldn't help me. They next day, I stuck it under my front tire, revved my engine, and put my car in first gear, sending parts flying as far as 30 feet. Luckily, I was able to find the serial number! I scavenged the parts and brought them back into the store in a baggy. Clearly there was now something wrong with it. Well the exchange process isn't exactly quick; they actually had to send my baggy of camera parts to certify that, no, this camera could not be fixed, and yes, she is eligible for a new one.
6 weeks later, I settled for a Casio Exilim. I didn't have too many complaints until one day the flash just stopped working altogether. In the meantime, I had bought an SLR camera and put the point and shoot on the back burner. I recently decided that it would be nice to have a camera that I could put in my pocket, etc, and that I'm missing a lot of picture-taking opportunities by not being able to carry my SLR everywhere.
Thus, I am now back in the market for a new point and shoot camera. I've had the Casio looked at, and it will cost at least $150 just to send it in.
So, if anyone has an camera recommendations, let me know. I'm not too picky but would like decent zoom and picture quality.