Reddit mentions of ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 2-In-1 Laptop, 14" Full HD Touchscreen 4-Way NanoEdge, Intel Core M3-8100Y Processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC Storage, All-Metal Body, Backlit KB, Chrome OS- C434TA-DSM4T, Silver

The new Asus c434 looks great, just came out, tiny bezel, all aluminum.
https://www.amazon.com/Chromebook-Touchscreen-Processor-All-Metal-C434TA-DSM4T/dp/B07Q2RB6BY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=asus+c434&qid=1554334654&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Hi, I bought from BH Photo Video a while back and they were great. You end up with a US charger so I used a travel adaptor, no probs. Check this link:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?setNs=p_PRICE_2%7c1&Ns=p_PRICE_2%7c1&ci=18945&srtclk=sort&origSearch=chromebook&ipp=72&N=4110474288

JB hifi have a very good deal on the HP x360 14 for $850 AUD - thats an i3 for less than you will find most m3 chromebooks in aus...

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/hp/hp-x360-14-da0000t-14-touchscreen-2-in-1-chromebook/380167/

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Amazon are shipping the new Asus c434 to Aus (M3 model)- check it -$830AUD + shipping

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Chromebook-Touchscreen-Processor-C434TA-DSM4T/dp/B07Q2RB6BY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YQTPVDRZV3MM&keywords=c434+asus&qid=1554977245&s=gateway&sprefix=c434+a%2Caps%2C402&sr=8-1

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If you want a pixelbook, kogan are selling them: $1349 AUD + shipping. They sell the pixel slate too if you are interested.

https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/google-pixelbook-128gb-i5-8gb-ram/

https://www.kogan.com/au/shop/tablets-laptops/?q=pixel+slate

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The x360 is looking like good value to me.

Good luck, there are some very nice options available.

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Best Overall

1. HP Envy 13 Touchscreen Laptop
   
   KEY SPECS
   
   • 10th-generation Intel Core i7 CPU
   
   • Intel graphics
   
   • 8 GB of RAM
   
   • 13-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen
   
   • 256 GB of SSD storage
   
   • Built-in fingerprint sensor
   
   • Built-in switch for disabling the webcam
   
   • Thunderbolt 3-capable USB-C port, two full USB-A ports, microSD
   card reader
   
   • Bang & Olufsen-tuned stereo speakers
   
   • Up to 17 hours of battery life
   
   >By offering a perfect blend of cool design, exceptional craftsmanship, excellent performance, and a host of handy hardware features, the latest generation 13-inch HP Envy is the best touchscreen laptop. Lightweight and elegant, it has a speedy and futureproof Intel processor, a Full HD touchscreen with thin bezels, a superb set of wired and wireless connectivity options, and epic battery life.
   
   >The keyboard and the trackpad impressed me a great deal during my testing. The latter in particular offers a massive leap in quality and precision over the previous generations. A built-in fingerprint sensor is also on board, as are a webcam kill switch and stereo speakers tuned by Bang and Olufsen.
   
   >Most importantly, when it comes to pricing, this HP Envy variant is impossible to overlook, especially considering its hardware specs and the build quality it offers. I tip my hat to HP for pricing the notebook well below $1,000!
   
   Price: $970
   
   
2. Lenovo Flex 14 2-in-1 Laptop
   
   KEY SPECS:
   
   • AMD Ryzen 5 3500U CPU (quad-core)
   
   • Radeon Vega 8 graphics
   
   • 12 GB of RAM
   
   • 14-inch 360-degree touchscreen with Full HD resolution (1,920 by 1,080 pixels)
   
   • 256 GB of SSD storage
   
   • Two full USB 3.0 ports, USB-C port, HDMI port, SD card reader
   
   • Up to 10 hours of battery life
   
   >Priced just a tad above $500, the Lenovo Flex 14 has a pleasantly understated design, as well as top-notch hardware specs. It has a versatile 360-degree touchscreen with a bundled stylus pen, a powerful AMD processor, and a rich set of connectivity features. A Windows Central review editor referred to the notebook as a “worthwhile budget convertible.”
   
   >The 14-inch Full HD touchscreen could use higher brightness and more vibrant colors, but it’s plenty good for a product this affordable. And the included stylus pen is all but guaranteed to come in handy for a plethora of tasks.
   
   >The backlit keyboard and the trackpad of the notebook are good for its price range. The built-in fingerprint sensor on the other hand, is a pleasant surprise. The same goes for the built-in webcam shutter.
   
   >The notebook can last for up to 10 hours between battery charges and, once that’s up, you can replenish its battery up to 80% in just 1 hour with the bundled charger.
   
   Price: $550
   
   
   The Apple User’s Pick
   
   
3. Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch)
   
   KEY SPECS
   
   • Apple A12X Bionic chip with a built-in Neural Engine
   
   • 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display
   
   • Optional Apple Pencil
   
   • Up to 1 TB of built-in storage
   
   • TrueDepth camera with Face ID
   
   • Thunderbolt 3-capable USB-C port
   
   • Up to 10 hours of battery life
   
   >I said this before and I’ll repeat it again: the 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro is a legit laptop replacement for several reasons, starting with its insanely capable A12X Bionic chip, which, according to Laptop Mag, “rivals or beats” most laptops. Equipped with Apple’s Smart Keyboard Cover, the tablet is a phenomenal productivity tool. Best of all, the iPad Pro is lightweight (it weighs only 1.4 pounds!) and versatile beyond belief.
   
   >The 12.9-inch Retina wowed me, and is “one of the best, most accurate mobile displays you can look at,” according to The Verge. In addition to being sharp and vibrant, it has a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz. The latter makes every task you perform on the iPad Pro fast and fluid. The screen is also a perfect canvas for the optional second-generation Apple Pencil — the best input device of its kind.
   
   >Apple’s iPadOS is also crucial in making the big iPad Pro a formidable laptop replacement. The mobile platform has intuitive user interface, superb multitasking capabilities, and a fantastic selection of apps that are tailor-made for a big screen.
   
   Price: $943
   
   The Chrome OS Pick
   
   
4. Asus Chromebook Flip C434 Touchscreen Laptop
   
   KEY SPECS
   
   • Eighth-generation Intel Core m3 or Core m5 CPU (dual-core)
   
   • 14-inch 360-degree touchscreen with 1,920 by 1,080 pixels; 360-degree hinge
   
   • Built-in stylus by Wacom
   
   • 4/8 GB of RAM; 64 GB of eMMC storage
   
   • Two USB-C ports, one full USB port, microSD card reader
   
   • Up to 10 hours of battery life
   
   >If you prefer Chrome OS, then the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 is the best pick worth your attention today. It has a gorgeous design and craftsmanship, a versatile 360-degree display, and top-notch performance. The product is also the “favorite Chromebook” of a Laptop Mag review editor.
   
   >Intel’s Core m processors found in the C434 are not the most powerful in the business, but they are plenty capable for Chrome OS. During my testing, every task I performed on the Chromebook Flip happened instantly.
   
   >I only wish that the Google Play store had more apps and games optimized for a large-screen experience. The ASUS Flip C434 is also a tad pricey for a Chromebook, but, given its design and performance, it’s well worth the splurge.
   
   Price: $530
   
   
   The Hardest Working Pick
   
   
5. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Generation) Touchscreen Laptop
   
   KEY SPECS
   
   • Eighth-generation Intel Core i7 CPU (quad-core)
   
   • Intel graphics
   
   • 16 GB of RAM
   
   • 14-inch matte touchscreen with Full HD resolution (1,920 by 1,080 pixels)
   
   • 512 GB of SSD storage
   
   • Windows Hello sign-in with a fingerprint sensor
   
   • Two full USB 3.1 ports, two Thunderbolt 3-capable USB-C ports, HDMI port,
   microSD card slot
   
   • Built-in webcam shutter
   
   • Up to 18 hours of battery life
   
   >Lenovo’s touchscreen-equipped ThinkPad X1 Carbon is made for hard work on the go. It’s insanely lightweight yet impressively powerful and capable of easily making it through a full day (and beyond) on a single battery charge.
   
   >The product’s wired and wireless connectivity features are also exceptional. According to a PCMag review editor, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon “is as close to the ultimate business laptop as you can get.” I couldn’t agree more.
   
   >I was really blown away by the battery endurance of the variant with a Full HD display I tested. I also enjoyed using its quiet and precise keyboard, as well as its excellent trackpad. I like that Lenovo opted to install a webcam cover on the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, too.
   
   Price: $1500

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Chromebook-Touchscreen-Processor-C434TA-DSM4T/dp/B07Q2RB6BY

You should definitely consider a Chromebook for your stated needs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q2RB6BY/

Or you could look for an older refurbished MacBook Air, here in the States you can get them on Amazon for about $500.

Have you checked out the Asus chromebook flip?

Asus Chromebook Flip C434 2 In 1 Laptop, 14" Touchscreen FHD 4-Way NanoEdge, Intel Core M3-8100Y Processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC Storage, All-Metal Body, Backlit KB, Silver, Chrome OS, C434TA-DSM4T https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q2RB6BY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_S1O4DbA8K4J6J

Seems to be the best alternative to the pixelbook, maybe that works for you?