hmmm don't know if you pulled the trigger on anything.. but just saw woot deal..
http://www.woot.com/offers/lenovo-thinkpad-11-6-dual-core-laptop
(should last for many years)
If all it is is on-line games etc... then chromebook would be the way to go... I was looking at one myself as an extra... (but the new fire HD is tempting my towards tab)