Compaqs are total pieces of crap...ok not that bad but I hate mine and my moms and my friends and my sisters. They might look nicely priced...but those are some crappy nicely priced computers.
Dells are cheap... as in cost. It has some of the same problems as compaqs but not as many and they are usually much better deals (Free CD player etc.) But the main problem is that if you have to get it repaired you might not see it for a while. I suggest a Dell over a Compaq any day. I think the only thing Dells are not great in is playing games.
I don't know about HPs or Alienware. My suggestion to him is to get a Sony VAIO. They are rather expensive compared to the other companies but it is well worth it. They are nice looking and perform way better then compaqs.
If he wants to just listen to music and surf the internet then go with the Dell. But if he wants to play games as well then go with VAIO. Depends on what is important to him.
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