Thread: Gaming laptop under $1000

I plan on buying my son a gaming laptop for Xmas. I dont know anything about them. I want to spend under $1000. Can any of you guys point me in the right direction.

Is it best for that budget to buy used? Is it better to buy one that is new but not as high powered and add components later? Is there an off the shelf model for that price that will be really good?

I also want him to be able to use it for email and schoolwork and that kind of stuff, not sure if that matters. I assume if it's good enough for games it will work for writing papers and emailing teachers.