Not A Mac but need some help.

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I'd take a look at this one.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-...lack/8532575.p?id=1219345071697&skuId=8532575

Since she wants a larger screen and you mentioned a DVD player as a plus, this would fill both requirements and is under $500. Processor wise it will easily handle all of the uses you listed, as would any modern laptop. Lenovo makes good stuff in my experience.

 

[grandM]

To the OP: why are you wasting Mac users' time asking about a non-Mac product in a Mac forum and in a subforum clearly labeled "Apple Hardware > Buying Advice"????

If you want to buy a Windows product, fine -- I'm sure there are a lot of sites out there devoted to Microsoft software and the various manufacturers which include Windows as their OS in their products.

Lol many of us used windows for years till we got crashed out