Guys, relax. I did not mean to offend or insult anyone; I apologize if I did. I just find it amusing that someone would claim their Christmas would be affected by this. But I stand by my claim: Don't spend the $300 if it's going to hurt that much. Why you guys are bringing Bill Gates up in a $300 conversation is beyond me, but whatever. I'm a far, far cry from rich myself, yet I'm responsible enough to know whether or not I can afford $300.
I understand you spend money and expect to get something. That's cool, and that is a separate issue. But if you're spending $300 - on anything - and it's maxing out your card or putting that much of a cash strain on you, I recommend that you don't do it. Of course it's your money and you may do with it as you please. I'm just putting in my $.02. I almost jumped on this deal myself, but decided that I couldn't afford to part with $300 at the moment (just spent a ton on DVDs at the Deep Discount DVD sale), but also on my own decision that the 6000L would be no comparison to my C860.
Again, no harm intended. I invest a lot and tend to offer financial advice when I shouldn't.