is this a good laptop for the money?

[Xecks]

http://store.acer.com/store/acerna/e...ryID.60063300/

Operating System: Windows 8, 64-bit version
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3517U Processor 1.9GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.0GHz
MemoryL 8GB DDR3 SDRAM
Storage: 500GB hard drive
Display: 11.6" HD widescreen CineCrystal™ LCD display (1366 x 768)
Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 4000, Mobile Intel® HM77 Express chipset
Audio: Dolby® Advanced Audio® v2 audio
Webcam: Yes
Touch Pad: multi-gesture touchpad
Network: 802.11b/g/n WLAN, gigabit LAN
Bluetooth®: Yes
Ports: HDMI®, USB
Card Reader: 2-in-1 card reader - MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card
Battery: 4-cell battery
Color: Silky silver
Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

629.99$

if not i have a budget of 600-700
it will be for a friend who does sound editing and plays wow.

ty in advance.

[IEatRoflWafflz]

If you plan on doing any gaming (and you are on a gaming forum so...) I would definitely get a "Dedicated Graphics Card" rather than an integrated.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834200842

This computer seems much better, has pretty much everything the one you linked has, but it also has a 1 GB dedicated video memory card. If you need a smaller laptop(The one I linked is 17 inch screen as opposed to your 11 inch) I can also look, but I would go on Newegg.com to look for laptops, thhey normally have really good deals.

Edit: The stock image also shows an HP for some reason...not a dell.

[Xecks]

If you plan on doing any gaming (and you are on a gaming forum so...) I would definitely get a "Dedicated Graphics Card" rather than an integrated.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834200842

This computer seems much better, has pretty much everything the one you linked has, but it also has a 1 GB dedicated video memory card. If you need a smaller laptop(The one I linked is 17 inch screen as opposed to your 11 inch) I can also look, but I would go on Newegg.com to look for laptops, thhey normally have really good deals.

i tend to stay away from refurbished. the one i linked do you think it will run wow on like fair with at least 30 fps?

[IEatRoflWafflz]

Oh wow, no wonder it was so cheap! Sorry about that. It can probably play 30 FPS on fair graphics. You might have to sacrifice view distance, and playing in a 25 man raid environment may not be to good. Like I said a dedicated card makes LOADS of difference when playing video games. I would even sacrifice some of your ram (8 GB down to 6 GB) to get a dedicated card. If all you are playing is WoW I wouldn't be too worried though. In my opinion it would be worth it to flesh out a bit more money for a dedicated card.

http://store.acer.com/store/acerna/e...ryID.60084600/

This one is 750, but also has USB 3 ports, as well as a good dedicated graphics card. However, if you need a smaller screen (and thus lighter laptop) you may just want to stick to the one you have. Most laptops with a graphics card have a much larger screen (like the one I linked).

[Xecks]

Oh wow, no wonder it was so cheap! Sorry about that. It can probably play 30 FPS on fair graphics. You might have to sacrifice view distance, and playing in a 25 man raid environment may not be to good. Like I said a dedicated card makes LOADS of difference when playing video games. I would even sacrifice some of your ram (8 GB down to 6 GB) to get a dedicated card. If all you are playing is WoW I wouldn't be too worried though. In my opinion it would be worth it to flesh out a bit more money for a dedicated card.

http://store.acer.com/store/acerna/e...ryID.60084600/

This one is 750, but also has USB 3 ports, as well as a good dedicated graphics card. However, if you need a smaller screen (and thus lighter laptop) you may just want to stick to the one you have. Most laptops with a graphics card have a much larger screen (like the one I linked).

ya it doesnt have to be the smaller screen but the price is firm . 700 is the absolute max. i will talk with her and see if she can swing 750. wow isnt super important to her son anyways but its mostly sound editing. i will look for another with a dedicated gfx card. if you happen to see anything with one that is less than 700 i would love to see it .