Replying to Sony fx1, Canon gl1, gl2....ect. what to buy?

So im hell bent on getting a nice dv camera around xmas time and I just started looking.  So far ive found fx1's, gl1's, and gl2's.  I know very little about them except for the higher the resolution the better?  also the fx1 is more expensive probably because it is HD, but the canon's seem legit.  Im looking to spend around 1000 bones.  I found the fx1 for 999 so thats probably the only reason i have stayed interested.  Anyone have personal opinions, experiences, ect. that would make my search easier?  Like I said Im pretty average in the whole aspect of filming and things so im lookin for advice from guys that know a thing or two. Thanks