Best iMovie Upgrade

So I'm kind of bored with iMovie, not to mention when I import from my camera it separates them into segments which I do not want it to do. So I was wondering what is a good step up from iMovie that has more features and is some what cost efficient?

Final Cut Express? I'm using it right now and it has much better control than iMovie.

Final Cut Express 4 isn't too expensive ($199) and brings you nearer to the pro level applications. It is a slightly degraded Final Cut Pro which is only available in a suite now. The next editor up might be Adobe Premier for $799.

Check the requirements for the items you are interested in as these applications can require better systems.

Final cut express 4 is good but has limitations that Final Cut express HD 3 did not.I used 4 on a ibook G4 and it worked flawless.I also have Final Cut Studio 2 which if you are going to be doing some heavy work i suggest.
iMovie does get a wee bit boring with the same standard trasitions.I personally downgraded once purchasing leopard to iMovie 6 HD which is 3rd party application friendly more over the iMovie 08.
Research and ask questions is my theory my friend!Good luck all the same

Thanks for all the info. When I get some dough I'll seriously look into it.