I'm not sure what i want for Christmas, the more my parents would spend on me would probably be like $500-$600, i'm debating on whether getting a netbook, or my brother's old macbook which he is selling for $500, any ideas?

only you can decide what you want

yep thats true, only you. it seems like the challenge will be getting them to agree to a gift for that much. thats a lot of money.

i know, there is a huge chance i might not even be getting a computer at all

looks like you probably won't

yep, so far the odds are against it, but i still have a shot

yeah, your odds are against you but you never know what your dad will decide. but knowing how stingy he is, it looks like he wont do that much.

i know, so hopefully i can say the right words and hopefully tim can talk to him also

don't bank on me.

Hmm