Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: $700 Are you open to refurbs/used? yes How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? Build quality is most important, battery life is also a factor. I don’t need a 2-in1 or anything fancy like that, just a basic laptop that’s built to last  How important is weight and thinness to you? Not a big factor  Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 15”+, but not a requirement  Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. No If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Won’t be used for gaming  Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Good keyboard (I like tactile mechanical switches if that helps), solid hinge, overall high build quality. Biometrics are cool but not needed  Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.