Christmas laptop for daughter. Options at 1,200 or 1,500?

[Elladene]

I need to get a laptop for my daughter. She games a bit, not often. I think light and 15" is better than big. I transitioned to an XPS 15" years ago and thought it was great - so I'm inclined to go there. But people seem to recommend the Lenovo Legion. Im not sure whether to spend say 1,200 or 1,500. I don't want to be extravagant, but I guess its worth stretching if the value is better. Would anyone like to offer any advice or opinions?

Thank you.

 

[Elladene]

Thank you. I will take a look at Dell and the Legion slim. I think thin and light is indeed the way to go. She is not big on games - tends to go in phases - Sims, Minecraft sometimes.