Would you believe that there is now a computer on the market for teenagers that costs $1,700? It’s called the “Hip E” and it is framed in pink fuzz, graffiti or leopard skin. Kids are fashion plates and they want to make sure their computers are too. But this is ridiculous. You should pay $400 or $500 at most for a computer today. With rebates, it could be less. Even laptops are available for $699 after rebate. So, the marketplace has significantly discounted the cost of computers, and there is no reason to buy one that costs $1,700. If your teen is begging for one of these, buy a standard desktop, go to the craft store and glue some pink fuzz around the frame. You’ll both be happy. The best time to buy a computer is the day after Thanksgiving.