Hi I'm looking for a laptop to supplement our desktop computer.  The laptop will be used mainly for internet, excel/word and low level gaming by my 10 year son (Mindcraft and Steam games). I want to redeem my Westpac hotpoints so I'm limited to JBHiFI, Noel Leemings, Harvey Norman and Mighty Ape.  I want a minimum screen size of 15.6".  I'm thinking of getting the Acer Aspire i5 Laptop with 2GB Nvidia for $999.99.

What are the users thoughts given my requirments?  I could afford to pay more if necessary.

Specs: 

 

• Operating System: Windows 8.1 64 bit
• Processor: Intel® Core™ i5–4210U processor Dual Core 3M Cache, 1.70Ghz with Turbo Boost up to 2.70 GHz
• Screen size: 15.6" HD 1366×768 Widescreen LED with super slim design
• Memory: 8GB DDR3L-1333 Memory (1 x8GB)
• Hard Disk: 1TB Hard Drive
• Optical Drive: DVD-Super Multi Drive (Dual Layer)
• Video Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GT840M 2GB graphics
• Wireless LAN: Acer Wireless 802.11a/g/n 2×2
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Camera: Acer Crystal Eye webcam 1280×720 resolution 720p Hd audio/ video recording
• Battery: 56 Wh 5000 mAh 11.1 V 6-cell Li-ion battery pack
• Battery Life: Up to 7 hours (based on MobileMark® 2012 test results))
• Weight: 2.55kg
• Dimensions: 381.6 (W) x 256 (D) x 25.3/30.3mm