The image quality of the EOS 60D is excellent and on par with the 7D for shooting the typical family or kids events. As an owner of the 30D, 40D and 7D - I find the 60D IQ, handling and overall performance makes it worthy of the xxD designation.
Great image quality; Shoots HD video; Battery lasts a LONG time; Articulating screen is very nice; 5.3 fps; built-in mic doesn't sound too bad considering that it's a built in mic
Slow to auto focus in video/live view mode; Battery grip is quite expensive