What laptop or netbook should I get?

Hi, I'm a student who is looking for a laptop suitable for email, Internet browsing, some graphics/coding work, and schoolwork. I was initially looking at netbooks because of price and portability. However, I haven't found many great options. Portability is not super important to me but I would not like something very large, and most mid-size laptops seem notably more expensive than the netbooks. What I really do value is battery life. I don't necessarily need a lot of memory on the device because I use a lot of cloud storage, and I could add a flash drive. However, RAM memory is something I would like more of. I currently have a Compaq Presario that's five or six years old. I like it okay, but it's died on me several times, is slow, and is too bulky. The two new ones I'm considering most right now are an HP Mini 210 and a Google Chromebook. Any other suggestions?? Thanks!