Electric drum kits- help!

[boyse7en]

My 13yo daughter is taking drum lessons on a "standard" drum kit she has had for a few years. She's studying for her grade 5 exam, and says she wants to get an electronic drum kit so she can change the sounds.

I know nothing about electronic drum kits,and precious little about drumming. The kit she has was £150 and seems to do the job, but what do I know.

Is an electronic drum kit "better" in any way? Or is it just lighter and easier to move around? As she isn't an playing in a band, transport is not an issue at the moment.

It might be worth getting one if it keeps her enthusiasm for practising up - everyone likes new stuff - so what should I look for on an electronic kit? Any brands to avoid or look for, what spec does she need?etc etc

Any help appreciated as I don't want to throw mine and her money away on a lemon

[boyse7en]

Thanks for that really helpful reply!

I have no idea what her current kit is - bought it second hand a couple of years ago from a guy who played in a local band (blues stuff I think). I didn't know anything then either, but it seems to have done the job so far

I'll start having a look round at kits for sale,and no doubt will be back with more questions as I find out the full extent of what I don't know!