Thank you so much
nhockaday. Sorry I did not thank you earlier, but I was busy researching the notebook. I've settled on a MSI (Wind) which is not a very famous brand (yet) but was recommended to me...
I hope the screen size won't be an issue with concentration.
Would you believe I'm only buying it so I can use LR with my daughter while we'll be away from home...

It's a big investment but hopefully I'll get years of use out of it.