Looking to replace a Lenovo Thinkpad T430 laptop (that I've had for the better part of a decade). Haven't even looked at laptops in several years so a bit overwhelmed by the choices.
Budget is $400-$1,000 USD. Not open to refurbished laptops.
Highest priority to have fast processing laptop with long battery life. Laptop will not have heavy usage - only occasional medium/light usage (e.g., mainly for travel honestly as I use my PC much more frequently than my laptop when I'm at home). Laptop will not be used for gaming on video editing purposes.
Don't want anything smaller than 13-14”. Current 14” laptop has been great size-wise.
Prefer touchscreen though it's not a necessity. Also prefer lighter weight and thinner, though that is also not critical.
Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
