Indy,
Thanks for the invite, but Tahoe may be tough to swing, but good luck with your conference!
Just saw this review on the Acer chromebook and wondering if you have had a chance to try this one out. I currently have an HP 14" which has been working well.
http://mashable.com/2016/06/02/acer-chromebook-14-review/#M9y6yT_T5qqf
