In the Help Me, LAPTOP column, you ask for advice and we provide it. Today, we’re helping Melany, who wants a sub-$800 notebook that’s lightweight, durable, and future-proof.
Melany H writes:
I’m looking for a laptop that is fairly light and portable (less than 6 lbs) and costs less than $800. I use my laptop mostly for internet, downloading and working with flip videos and photos of my kids, downloading books and music from iTunes. Occasionally I use Excel or Word. I rarely watch movies or TV on my computer, although I suppose I might like that option but it would be something I would do only occasionally and is not a priority. I never play games. I don

