Laptop Questions

[CBlakeNS]

So my laptop got stolen....was trying to get some recommendations for a new laptop. I was looking at the "mini" laptops I thought those were pretty cool a good priced. All I really do online is browse the web, skype, type papers, maybe music a little bit, but that is generally it. Lets here your recommendations guys and why.

Thanks

 

[CBlakeNS]

I forgot to mention that I have normally had HP laptops but am open to many options....any input?