hope all is well during these crazy holiday times!

I bought my first iphone and apple watch last year at christmas. But still using windows lenovo at the moment. So far I've enjoyed using apple products to date. Considering the switch after only using windows OS.

Any suggestions where to start?

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: $500-2500 CAD
• Are you open to refurbs/used?Prefer used over refurbs.
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? Touch screen is the one essential thing I look for. Battery life is not the worest but ideal should last between 4-8 hour range.
• How important is weight and thinness to you? Prefer thinner light weight but size isnt a huge concern.
• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.screen size of 12-13" is ideal but a screen not smaller than 11.5"
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.The programs I use include Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, WhatsApp, Onenote, Anki, Slack,
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?-I dont do gaming! PC or otherwise
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?- I use touch screen alot. a finger print reader is good, but not a
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. I have originally used HP PCs for a number of years, and Asus. When I started college (8 years ago "currently in 8th year") I switched to lenovo products. I appreciate the processing capabilities and longevity of the computers. However I'm using more and more apple/mac programs particular with my volunteering and intership.