Lora,
Price is not top priority and your advice is good. I am just trying to get a feel for style vs substance. I guess substance would be my priority, i.e. high functionality. I am pretty sure I want a convertible because I can type well but the pen computing allows me to draw as in illustrate to patients while educating or drawing a drawing while traveling. So far the Toshiba seems to have it all but and indwelling cd/dvd drive. So many choices so little time. Thank you for your help I will give the Acer a closer look.
Ann