Best laptop under $1,000?

I'm going to buy my Mom a new laptop b/c well, she needs a new one. Obviously, my mother won't be playing any games so GPU's are not a consideration, but I want this laptop to last a few years too. Acer seems to be the front runner right now in my searches so far, but I'm still open to other suggestions.

I think I can easily get a laptop for my Mom for under $1,000 and still get something that will last her a few years.

The only real requirement is that it have at least a 17" screen. She doesn't like the small keyboard that her current laptop has. (15.4" screen)

I've found this one, but it's a bit outdated in the CPU department.

Opinions?

Think you can find something better? Post it!

Totally agreed. The dv6000t is very nicely configurable for under 1k and the keyboards are relatively big (it is a 15.4" model as well) and people tend to like them. It can also come with a sexy finish on the lid / back of the screen.