I need help choosing a new laptop computer

Hello
I currently have a lenovo 16in laptop and it craps out on me--I'm ready for a new comptuer.  
I need it to be able to do research, write multiple documents and most importantly it needs to be portable and durable.  
I am interested in the google chromebook but very hesistant.
Please help!! 

Hey Taryn,
I understand you want a new laptop to do research, write documents, and browse the internet. Thank you for such great info to start out!! I have a couple questions.
Do you have any brands already in mind? What is your idea price range? And when you say portable, are you talking about a netbook or just a small laptop? I'm looking at laptops that Best Buy sells but answering these questions will really help me start to narrow it down for you!
Also, are you going to need your laptop for anything else other than the basic tasks you already listed??
Thanks!
-Devon
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