I want to get a small computer - i.e. a netbook - mainly to use as a portable word processor. I'm looking for one running Windows 7 because it has a usable "starter" version of Word (annoyingly clunky but it's free) in its pared-down onboard Office suite.

My particular interests are (1) long battery life and (2) a glare-free screen, with as good a resolution as possible. I'm not too worried about internet browsing or email because I won't be using it for those. It's for portable typing. Any suggestions?

I like the look & spec of the Samsung NC110 but have noted the criticisms and would be glad to have some other options to consider; and also - crucially - to know if anybody already owns an NC110 & how they like it. We already have a little Samsung which is brilliant but (a) it runs XP and has no Word and (b) it's Michael's (ever try to take a dish of food away from a dog while he's eating it?)

This is for the purpose of writing on Word docs, and I already have a MacBook and a big Windows 7 puter, so I am aware of the limitations of netbooks, but those specifically are what I'm seeking advice on. And I do know about Open Office & Libre Office, but need to import Word files into another rather complicated Apple-compatible programme… long story…

I also own an iPad2, which I love, but have vetoed the idea of typing onto it, either with its own inbuilt keypad or the external one you can buy. My iPad has an awful lot of other stuff on it that I'd be concerned about losing if something bad happened, and they're expensive to replace. I want something small & light & relatively cheap to use as a "portable typewriter" for Word, which if it gets dropped or damaged won't be a major disaster.

I need to do this now, because I understand that netbooks won't take the new Windows 8 and will probably therefore become totally (instead of only partially) obsolete. All help gratefully considered - thanks!

Bonnie