Ok so i'm getting a new computer soon

I'd only need the computer for homework/assignmenting and gaming (mainly FPS games)
It has to be cheap (Parents)
Price should range at around $500-$1000

These are my choices
Choice 1: (Reccomended by vesp)
http://www.shopping.hp.com/series/ca...computer_store

Choice 2: (The ones that're below $1000)
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...%20performance

(Question. Does "$24/mo†" mean 24 dollars monthly?" it's at the side of the laptop pictures)
If you guys have something better and cheaper
I'd like to hear.
I'm sorry if i look like noob at computers.