| Ive used both the XTi and K100D and my advise would be to get some hands on experience at your local camera store! Find one that has atleast 2 of your choices available to try with kit lenses and play with each back to back to get a feel for the camera. Nothing can beat that hands on experience.
Personally I prefer the K100D over the XTi not because I use pentax but it gives you far more bang for the buck, the grip is much nicer, you can use lovely old pentax glass... I do love the XTi over the K100D when you add the grip and maybe some L glass to the front [ which isnt in your price range anyway ]. Also the extra megapixels may come in handy as well for cropping or blow ups.
Still if it was between a K100d with kit lens and a XTi with kit lens Id take the K100D. Also its cheaper! But if you add the grip to the XTi and money wasnt a huge concern I'd go with the XTi because the extra grip length is very handy and I shoot a lot of verticals.
Eithery way you wont be disappointed with either camera!
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