TY, TY, TY Bilbo, Wombat and Aqua! Splains a lot......and I actually understand it too! LOL!

As I stated above Bilbo.....my friend wants this computer to be a surprise for her daughter. Might sound corny and maybe even not be advisible.....but she strongly wants to make this purchse and have it set up in her daughters new apartment so that when she walks in she'll shit her friggin trousers! Her daughter has NO idea that my friend has saved some money to specifically buy her a computer. As far as daughter knows......she'll be at the library more than she'll ever see her apartment.

And......as far as knowing exactly what a novice wants in a home computer......I don't know what questions to ask my friend as far as what her daughter wants because as I said.......she is the first in the family to attend college and I don't even think she, herself, would know the answer to that. I guess this is precisely why I came here, to post this question to everyone here. I know how smart everyone is here and I know there are college students as well. Thus far..........all the advice given has been an immense help!

I curtsey to your knowledge! TY everyone!

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