Should I get a new laptop?

My parents ran my old laptop into the ground, which I sold to in complete working condition for $200 a year ago.  I would have sold it to them for even less (as it was several years old) but I spent $100 to get the power jack repaired to make it functional.  Actually, my mom handed me $300 cash, and I handed her $100 back.

So, I purchased a new laptop (retail value of about $1000) for about $650 after rebates and a 20% work discount.  My parents are now in the market for a new laptop, and said that if I wanted to sell them mine for $300 or $400, they would take it.  No pressure though, I also could just help them find something new for a similar price.  Oy.

I’ll tell you a secret, I don’t exactly love my new laptop and wouldn’t mind upgrading to this one *or something similar) for an extra $200.  I’ll have to do some research on what my computer would sell for used on ebay and make sure that $400 isn’t ripping off my parents (or me).  I’ll also have to do more research and see what else I can get for around $600.

Do you think I should do it?  This money probably will just detract from my efund savings goal or be subtracted from the economic stimulus check.   Or should I tell them no and help them find a good deal elsewhere?

I’m so tempted!