I wasn't sure if Docholly was looking for a laptop or desktop Mac.
The
Mac mini is decent for the price, especially if you already own a display. The
iMac are very nice, surprisingly powerful, machines too. Most of the print shops and design studios that I know use
Mac Pros but they are mammoth expensive machines.
For an entry level laptop the white Macbook is a decent laptop. The
aluminum Macbook has a nicer case but no firewire port which might be a problem if he is working in design since firewire is used extensively. The
Macbook Pro has everything including a better screen, backlight keyboard, firewire, and a cardbus slot.
For students Apple has special deals.