I would like to get my mother a computer. All she wants to be able to do is Email her brothers and other family and friends. I am leary about getting her a used one so I was thinking a new laptopof some sorts. She has never even turned a computer on so I have to keep it simple as about all I know how to do is Email and surf the net. This being a forum of mostly common folks, I thought I would see what models others might think would be good enough. I have asked a couple sales people but they get over 1 thousand dollars in a hurry. She would think that was insane to put it mildly. I have seen some in the 5oo$ range, are they good enuff?Thanks