Before the start of school last year, I got the Walmart-special laptops - I was able to get two, one for each kid, for the money I had saved and was going to get just one at BestBuy. They were $198 each - I think they are doing the special again for Christmas. Only issue is that one's battery no longer holds a charge, so S15 has to plug it in. That way, the kids can use it as they want and not mess with mine!
You've reminded me that I have to take the Christmas photo for cards...