[Razor Ramon HG]

I think the main benefit with Apple is that no matter what happens, you'll always have immediate service due to their retail outlets. Since she's a girl, I'll just generalize that she's probably not that tech-savvy, which is why I recommended the MBA due to the ease of use with OS X. If she does in fact need a Windows app, she can use boot camp, which isn't necessarily very hard.

And once again, she's a girl. Bitches love branding - Apple reigns supreme.

The only other company that offers comparable service would probably be ASUS with its one year accidental warranty that covers drops, spills, electric surges, and fire; but I heard the return time for RMAs can take a while sometimes.