https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-300/ideapad-slim-3i-gen-8-(15-inch-intel)/len101i0069#features

Actually, this would fit his needs pretty good based on your description for your price point. You're not going to be able to play AAA titles on anything less than $1000 though. Just FYI.