Solved! Need a laptop for a 16 yr old

lostmom

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Hello,

I was wondering if any of you could recommend a laptop for my 16 year old? He will do some gaming, I'm sure, but he isn't really into games that much. He likes his music, of course and would probably want to watch movies on it.

Would any of you have a suggestion that would be under $500?

Thanks so much for any help!
 

nativeson8803

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Or go with this one. It has an i3 350m but only integrated graphics. Still, it's 100.00 off right now and if you're a costco member in CA it comes out to 563.00. I know because I just bought one!

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11596030&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|84|56670&N=4047229&Mo=59&No=2&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=56670&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav=

Processor & Memory:

* Intel® Core™ i3 Processor 350M (2.26GHz)
* 3MB L3 cache
* 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (2 DIMM)

Drives:

* 500GB (5,400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
* Super Multi 8x DVD±R/RW drive with Double Layer Support

Graphics & Video:

* 15.6" diagonal LED BrightView widescreen display (1366 x 768)
* Intel HD Graphics

Communications:

* 802.11b/g/n WLAN
* Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN

Audio:

* Built-in Altec Lansing speakers

Keyboard:

* HP standard keyboard

Personalization:

* 5-in-1 card reader

Ports:

* Three USB 2.0 ports
* VGA
* HDMI
* RJ-45 (LAN)
* Microphone in
* Headphone out

Operating System:

* Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Additional Software:

* Symantec™ Norton Internet Security™ (60 days complimentary live updates)

Power Supply:

* 6-cell Lithium Ion Battery
* 65W AC adapter

Additional Information:

* Approximate Weight: 5.5 lbs.
* Dimensions: 14.72” W x 9.70" D x 1.25"~1.44" H
* ENERGY STAR Qualified