Lightweight and Thin Laptop for Mom - casual user

1) What is your budget? $1,000

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
3) Where will you buying this notebook? USA

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Dell, Lenovo, ASUS
b. Dislike: ACER, Toshiba
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? Yes

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? Web browsing, uploading photos, Microsoft Word

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Taking it to different places

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? No

9) How many hours of battery life do you need? Ideally 5hr+

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? Buying online is okay, although if possible to see in person (Microsoft store/Bestbuy) then that's nice too. I'd like to make sure it's lightweight and made out of good material (carbon fiber, for example)

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (Windows 7 / 8), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Windows 10

Screen Specifics

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. (Scroll down to see screen resolution information.) Standard/Midrange resolution

13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? (Scroll down to see explanations.) All else being equal, matte. That said, open to glossy as well.

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? Yes - value good construction and both lightweight and thin.

15) When are you buying this laptop? Within 2-4 weeks.

16) How long do you want this laptop to last? 4+ years.

Notebook Components

17) How much hard drive space do you need? Do you want a SSD drive? Definitely SSD, 256GB+

18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD Burner, Blu-ray Reader or Blu-Ray Burner? Not necessary

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Lightweight and Thin Laptop for Mom - casual user