I know it is crazy . . . . . but after looking at the options
mp3 player, digital camera, ebooks, video games . . .
Those are all things she's asked for.

The child-friendly options I'm looking at: Innopad ($80), Leappad ($100) and Nintendo DS ($100).

The apps and games for these cost $20-$40 each. And then there's AC adapters to buy and cases . . . which brings the cost up to $150+
The ebooks for the Leapppad and Innopad seem well under her ability (she's reading 5th grade chapter books). I just feel like she would quickly outgrow them. The Nintendo DS is neat, but the games are pricey and can be lost. And its not an MP3 player.

So I'm thinking about the Touch. I can get a new Touch for $150. We already have an extensive music library and photo library on iTunes we can upload for her. It has the camera she really wants. There's an online library of any apps we purchase so that they can be replaced if something happens.

It's weird, I thought I would never consider it. But I am. That would be her only present from Santa--but its a doozy.