Was in the same predicament last month. But, she was open minded on getting a convertible laptop and also wanted a DVD player. Enough storage and travel capable without cloud stream, woo-fooey business.
Landed on an Amazon link for one of these. I don't know if it was partial luck but a bang under $400... just intro'd, production date code on laptop was Feb.
WELL WORTH a few hundred more and she LOVES it. I originally was hesitant on the ram specs, planned to up it, yet have found is plenty for all her task. Personally, I haven't been on it much but the Win 10 is growing on me for a touch screen.
Good luck
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-TP550LA-15-6in-Transformer-Book/dp/B019FV6G34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462306922&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+tp550la-uh51t
BTW: This i5 can talk wireless to smart TV's - stream of course but also downloaded vids, pics, etc.. or just the same network. No hiccup. So if out at the cabin without i-net, simple wireless to the TV and she's all set.