As the title suggests, a small little machine for school, coding, will be the most use it'll get, and I will be running Emerge Desktop if that changes anything.

• Country of purchase: USA

• Budget range: <$420

• Purpose (netbook, ultraportable, mainstream, gaming, desktop replacement, etc.): Basic word processing, web browsing and coding, using Libre Office, Opera, and a glorified text editor, respectively.

• Screen size preference: Under 14" but over 12"

• OS preference (Windows/ Mac/ Linux): Windows, with emerge desktop (I have a problem with the standard windows shell, and want to squeeze some extra performance out of it with a weaker GUI)

• Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): Needs the graphics to play Super Star Trek and Adventure.

• Performance requirements (video, CAD, etc.): Libre Office, third part media player, and needs the RAM to run Opera, but I'll settle with Firefox if it's about 2 Gigabytes.

• Method of computer support (office supplier, college bookstore, self support): Self support, but I don't want to have to take it apart every 2 months.

• Brand preferences and reasons (already owned accessories, familiarity, business compatibility): I have had bad experiences with Dell, have heard bad things about HP, had bad experiences with Acer too, but the timeline series seems promising.

• Any particular style that you like (examples are great): Small, portable, and a usable keyboard.

• Which of the following qualities would you prefer? (Choose one, the other, or balanced)

• Long battery life -vs- Low weight: Balanced, I think about 4 hours battery life and under 7 pounds.

• Build quality -vs- Low price: If it fits in the price range, then I'm for it.

• Low noise/heat -vs- High performance: Low heat, I don't need the performance, I've got a desktop, but as long as it stays cool then I'm for it.

Would you pay a premium for something that has:

• High resolution screen: Nahh

• A great leopard: Preferably, but I can make do if that's not possible.

• A great touchpad/mouse buttons: I'll be using external, there's no point in trying.

• Great audio: I'll be using headphones, so no

List any features that are critical: (e.g. Optical drive, USB 3.0, SD card slot, ethernet port, HDMI port, bluetooth, VGA port, removable battery, glossy screen, matte screen, etc.) HDMI would be a huge plus.