Super lightweight yet powerful laptop / netbook for a uni student

[Skribblez]

I'm looking for a new laptop or netbook for my next uni semester.

My budget is around $500-$800

I received a free iPad after enrolling into my current uni but I find it's frustratingly hard to type up assignments, essays, notes, etc. on the iPad (even with an external keyboard attached) and always resort to using the school computers or just working at home. I find I am most productive working at the uni library compared to working at home on the computer where I tend to procrastinate. I think a lightweight laptop or netbook would be the best choice for me right now.

If anyone has any suggestions, it'd be greatly appreciated.

:love:

 

[Peo]

I guess a Macbook Air is outside of the budget. Another suggestion outside the budget but below the $500 is this Chromebook by Acer 13".

 

[Skribblez]

Thanks Peo! These chromebooks look interesting. First time hearing of them.