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The thing is, with your budget you can either get a great bridge camera (as far as those are concerned) or a bottom end DSLR body. The reason I emphasize body is because the real investment at most levels that any photographer makes is in his lenses.
I agree that the D40 or any other DSLR could potentially be used by an amateur. The truth is it depends on how much the photographer plans on investing in the hobby and how extensive his/her needs are.
The way I see it, you may get the bridge camera and be happy with what you have. You might get the D40 and be happy with what you get but if you don't plan on taking your photography any further than the D40 package, I say you should have gone for the bridge.