This is good advice, but if you're fairly confident that you're really going to get "into" quadcopters I recommend starting with something larger like the Syma

This is good advice, but if you're fairly confident that you're really going to get "into" quadcopters I recommend starting with something larger like the Syma X5/X5C. They're more expensive (~$50) but far more versatile - can fly outside with a range of 150-200m or more, and are actually quite a bit easier to control because their size gives them stability and makes it easier to see the drone and its orientation.