13" is enough screen real estate for me, no idea on the resolution. I'm at 1280 x 800 now and it's OK, but a bump up would be nice. Windows 7 or 8 I suppose. Touchscreen isn't needed at all. Luggable is OK. Don't need the DVD or the VGA port. Not a desktop replacement so super fast speeds aren't a needed, I'd rather the battery life.

Just something basic is really all I'm looking for, but I don't want something so simple and cheap that after a year it'll be falling apart and obsolete.

Phoenix, thanks so much for the kind offer. If a Dell is what it ends up being I'll PM you.