Asking for help with purchase of Macbook Pro

Hi all,
I am looking to buy a 15" Macbook Pro for my 15-year old daughter. The configuration I have found is:
2.4GHz Intel Core i7 Quad-Core
4GB of DDR3 RAM
750GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
AMD Radeon HD 6770M 1GB Graphics
15.4" LED-Backlit Glossy Display
1400 x 900 Native Resolution
Slot-Loading SuperDrive
802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
FaceTime HD Camera, Built-in Microphone
May Ship with OS X Lion or Mountain Lion
Obviously for a teenager she will be using it for facetime and the like. It would also be used for school work and games. She is not a big gamer, but does like the Sims 3.
My first question is are the specs ok? And other than the memory, which I plan to upgrade to 8, is ther anything I should look for? Is 2.4 ghz enough or do I need to get a faster processor?
Thank you in advance,
George

It appears that you have selected a refurbished late 2011 MBP. About three weeks ago I got may late 2011 17" refurbished MBP. Excellent machine and it is the third refurbished one I have gotten. I consider that a fiscally prudent approach in purchasing a MBP.
The MBP that you have chosen is a good performer and the addition of RAM is a wise move. I think your daughter should be just fine with this unit.
Mt Lion is new to me and there are several aspects that do not thrill me. If the MBP is shipped with Lion, do not be in a rush to upgrade but DO get the upgrade code so that if you do decide later to install the new OS, you will not have to pay for it. Just to be on the safe side, query Apple support if there is a time limit to redeem the code.
Ciao.

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