Dude wait don't buy until March/April the new ipad it will have MUCH better features that should have been there in the first place. To be honest you will be much happier that you waited. The current iPad will seem like garbage in comparison. It's only 3 to 4 months away and it would give you a chance to decide between blackberry playbook both will offer better features than the current iPad and I am sure your parents will understand the value in that. I am planning on buying one of the two haven't made up my mind as of yet, but the current iPad doesn't measure up to whats about to come out in a few months otherwise you will be getting a outdated model. Don't get me wrong the current iPad is sweet and sure id love one buy one and if i had the money when it first came out i would have bought one, but since the next series is about to be released.