Sorry to come on the scene late. Have you considered anything like the Acer 15.6" touch screen laptop?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Acer+-+15.6%22+Touch-Screen+Laptop+-+4GB+Memory+-+500GB+Hard+Drive/8794056.p?id=1218895847432&skuId=8794056#tab=specifications

I've had good experience w/ my earlier model Acer. This one weighs only 5 1/2 pounds & is an inch thick--easy to handle or hide. It is touch screen & has CD/DVD drive. Sounds like you already have enough money to buy it. If not, I'll be happy to contribute. PM me.

I would suggest using the free version of AVG Antivirus & adding (also free) MalwareBytes, rather than using any paid antivirus programs. Both are easy to get off the Internet.

Best,

Barbara