Dell makes a good product. So does HP. There are quite a few decent laptops.
I don’t know the specs you are looking for and I haven’t spec’d one out at work for a few months, but you could probably get a decent one for $800 to $1000. There are cheaper ones one the market.
I would look at bumping up the RAM to at least 3 to 4 gig. You don’t need more, unless you want to run the 64 bit version of Windows.
A laptop won’t give you gamers abilities, unless you want to spend a whole lot of money. Even then, get a desktop.
The other thing with a laptop. This is the only time I consider getting the extended warranty. If a monitor goes out on a laptop, you are looking at $400 or more.
Good luck!
PS get him an ACER and tell him good luck! /sarcasm
Acer in the whole? LOL
The college recommends no less than 4gigs.
I’m leaning towards the Dell. I wish we could purchase the Macbook Pro, but the sticker price causes me to brake out in a rash.
Thanks
If its’ a Dell, would you recommend the XPS?