My friend is looking at this. Here are the specs:

Sony Vaio laptop computer
Sony Vaio laptop computer in Brand New Condition. In original box with all original software and manuals. Also includes $100 Sony Carrying Case.
FEATURES
Model
PCG-FRV28
Processor
Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.80GHz1
Cache Memory
512 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
533 MHz
LCD
15” XGA (1024x768) TFT display
Graphics
ATI RADEON IGP 345M 64MB (shared)
Memory
512 MB DDR SDRAM (256MB x 2), expandable to 1024MB
Hard Drive
40 GB2, 12 hard drive
DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive
Internal DVD-RW/CD-RW drive9
(DVD-R write 1x, DVD-RW write 1x, CD-R write 16x, CD-RW
write 8x, CD-ROM read 24x, DVD-ROM read 8x)
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Memory Stick® Media Slot10
Supports optional Memory Stick® media
Pointing Device/Keyboard
Electro-Static touch pad
86 key QWERTY layout, with 2.7mm stroke and 19.19mm
pitch
Estimated Battery Life4
Lithium-ion battery 1.5-2.0 hours4
PC Card Slots
Two type I or II, or one type III card slot; CardBus support
Audio
Windows® sound system compatible with 3D surround
Built-in stereo speakers; monaural mini-jack microphone
Other Interfaces
i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) interface3, AV out (mini jack), 3 USB 2.0
ports, RJ-11 modem jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, VGA output, parallel,
headphone (stereo), mic-in
Power Requirements
135 watts maximum +/- 10% (19.5V / AC100-240V)
Energy Star® compliant
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
1.65" - 2.26” X 13" X 10.8"
Weight
7.72 lbs.with one battery
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter
Service and Warranty Information
One year limited hardware Express Service5 (Certain restrictions
apply.)
One year limited hardware parts and labor5
Telephone Support5: One year hardware from purchase date
Sony and Microsoft software: 90 days from purchase date
Included Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Productivity
Microsoft® Money 20036
Microsoft® Works 7.0
Microsoft® Encarta Online7
Video Software
Sony Click to DVD™
Sony DVgate™ Plus
InterVideo® WinDVD® 4 for VAIO® PC
EasySystems Drag’n Drop CD+DVD
Music Software
Sony SonicStage™
RealNetworks® RealOneTM player
Photo Software
Sony PictureGear StudioTM
Sony Network Smart Capture
Communication
Sony VAIO Media™ Software
Microsoft® MSN 8.08
America Online®8
Gaming
Microsoft® Age of Empires
Virus, Tools, and Support Software
McAffee® Internet Security Center Trial8
VAIO Support Agent
PCG-FRV28


Price: $1200


I don't know laptops so I thought I'd ask.

Actually, he just made an offer for $1000 and she said she'd take it, so is it a good deal for $1000?