Kids want computers for xmas?

My kids (12 and 13) are asking for computers for xmas. We currently have one (PC) that the family shares for everything. They need it for homework, internet, ipod and digital cameras. I need 2 because they would never share, so budget is limited.

Option#1: Best Buy runs adds for eMachines for under $500.

Option#2: Mini Mac -starts around $599 before adding monitor, keyboard etc.

Option#3????

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buy the OLPC buy one get one for $399. of course you only get to keep one the other one goes to a needy child in a developing country. it's still pretty cheap though.

http://laptop.org/laptop/hardware/specs....

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go to tiger-direct and newegg and get on there mailing list and go to there site every day they have some excellent deals on a daily basis check out the link
Try Global Computer. They sell many different brands, and even have refurbished ones that come with a warranty:

http://www.globalcomputer.com/
laptops @ wal mart. $400 or less
Why not buy them an Abacus?
bestbuy has some computers package deals that are $400 and they are "good computers" for kids.

If you have great experience with eBay and are wise to bad sellers on them, check out computers on eBay- I once bought a $1200 laptop for $600 and it was brand new and worked great. So for a desktop pc, it should be somewhat cheaper.