Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
700 € , within the EU (Cyprus)
Are you open to refurbs/used?
No
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
I am really looking for a long time use, through my Masters and PhD and it should be easy to travel.
How important is weight and thinness to you?
Important, because i am carrying my laptop to school and my work every day, i like to work in cafes and libraries too
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
Not something too big, because I want it easy to be carried. 13-14-15 inch is good.
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
I use basic programmes like MS Office to prepare documents and presentations, meeting apps like MS Teams and Zoom, and i mainly do it to study and research through Google so i might need many tabs open at the same time, i also watch series and videos, i do play games like Sims 4 and Roblox occasionally.
If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
Mainly simple, mobile games and Sims 4
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
Not a priority but i will really like a nice keyboard and touchpad
Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
I changed my current laptops motherboard and battery (HP Elitebook) two times so please i need something that is not overheating and does not need battery replacement this often, thank you!