Canon VS. Nikon

The dilemma that has been bugging me for awhile now, Canon VS. Nikon! I have used the compare button many times, but since I don't know too much about SLR's at the moment, I'm lost for which one I should be saving for. It will be some time before I actually am able to get a SLR, but when I do I want to make sure and get the right one. So if you have any advice, or have heard anything about either, or even just want to say you like one better than the other for whatever reasons your heart desires PLEASE let me know!