i will suggest u find model thats with well known good keyboard, such as Lenovo Arccutype , Asus chiclet keyboard

In terms of spec, your mum don't need powerful CPU nor GPU. i3 (can even get by with Celeron ) with Intel IGPU is more than sufficient.
Also don't need lots of RAM, 4GB is sufficient, unless she open up lots of tab when she surf net.

Since she is going to type a lot, a laptop with good keyboard is very important. Unfortunately, keyboard preference is kind of subjective. Generally, Lenovo / Sony / MacBook has keyboard that are well like. Ask your mum to type on a few models to find her preference.

Laptop with bigger screen tend to be heavier. So you may want to consider the trade-off between larger text on screen vs mobility.

Since she may look at screen (a rather static one as well) for long period of time, may want to consider whether she will like model spec with matte screen.

SSD is a worthwhile consideration as it make laptop more responsive (besides all the other benefits over HDD). 128G ~ RM300, 256G ~ RM600.

Samsung
Book 9 Lite NP905S3G-K01MY, AMD A6-1450 + AMD HD8250 + 128GB SSD@RM1999[1.58kg], 4GB, W8
This is an interesting model. Except for a big screen (only 13"), it is quite ideal for your mum.
Price is RSP, negotiable.

Alternatively, instead of buying new, may be can scour the garage sales threads and look for 2nd hand MacBook Air 13" (2011 or later). Lots of writers live with MBA

root for macbook air... the thing most important for writer to choose laptop is

1. godly keyboard = typing a lot, type on it already worth back the price...
2. portable = can carry around anywhere to write.. different environment different mood right?
3. good battery life = write anywhere they like even without the adapter...

even JK Rowling used macbook air... but her price is 1 words at least USD 1000...

i see.. up till now didn't now there are keyboard types to choose from.. thank you for the info.

Hi ~I need help on buying laptop. Thanks

1. Preferred Brand = Any brand
2. Budget = Below RM.3.2k
3. Usage = Heavy gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size = >14"

Guys, my sis need a new laptop, below is the requrement from her:

1. Preferred Brand = Any brand
2. Budget = Around 1.6k
3. Usage = mainly watching drama/movie, and document prcessing like ms office
4. Preferred laptop/screen size = any size will do

thanks

Hello, i need a good laptop for university. I'm taking Diploma in IT.

1. Preferred Brand: None
2. Budget: RM 3000-3500
3. Usage: Gaming, Programming, Watching Movies
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14-15.6 (Preferably full HD)

Thanks 

Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3399[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

Illegear
RE-15, i5-4200M + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080)@RM3499[2.6kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4900MQ]

Dell
Inspiron 15 7000, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + (1920x1080; Touch)@RM3599[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr

prices are RRP and negotiable.

the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 seem like do not have full matte display right ? kindna unfortunate

Inspiron 7000 series touch all come with Corning Gorilla glass. Some like it, but no matte option.
Want matte screen, have to stick with Latitude 7000 series

1. Preferred Brand: None
2. Budget: RM2k~3k
3. Usage: MS office, outlook
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 11" (or under 12")
5. others : SSD

Yupp.. those are really important. As for macbook the OS kind a make me think again.. not to say Mac OS not good, but me never try it before.. afraid later on pening2.. hehe