Canon or Nikon? Help!

I can't decide between the Canon t3i or Nikon D5100. I've googled and researched, and I just can't decide what I want! I'm hoping to turn photography into more than just a hobby.
Please help! TIA!

We have the Nikon D5100 and love it.

With the Nikon you'll need to buy more expensive lenses because that Nikon doesn't have an autofocus motor in it so you have to have a lens with one in it.
So I'd go Canon.

Quoting Legendary Bonnie Beaver:" With the Nikon you'll need to buy more expensive lenses because that Nikon doesn't have an autofocus motor in it so you have to have a lens with one in it. So I'd go Canon."

 
Something I wish I knew before buying my D40 back in 09'. Also I say go to best buy or target (if your target has electronics on display) and pick up both a nikon and canon. They feel very different imo. The whole lens thing and the way the canon felt in my hands made me choose Canon. I do not regret my decision.

Quoting ℐαzmчn:"   Something I wish I knew before buying my D40 back in 09'. Also I say go to best buy or target (if ... [snip!] ... different imo. The whole lens thing and the way the canon felt in my hands made me choose Canon. I do not regret my decision."

 

Thanks guys. I went to the store and held them both. The Canon definitely felt better to me.