• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
  Ideally <=$1500, but I can stretch the amount, if needed
• Are you open to refurbs/used?
  As a last resort
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
  Performance > Build Quality > Battery Life. I should be in environments where I have reasonable access to power, so battery life shouldn't be an issue. If it comes to be an issue... well, I'll figure something out and rig something up.
• How important is weight and thinness to you?
  Moderate importance. Weight is more important than HxWxD dimensions.
• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
  N/A
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
  Possibly some video editing using either Vegas Movie Studio or DaVinci Resolve. The games I'm most likely to run are Minecraft, League of Legends, and World of Warcraft.
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
  Higher FPS is better, I guess. To put a number on it, >=60. In addition to the above (Minecraft, League of Legends, World of Warcraft), I doubt I'll be playing anything that demands a lot in terms of performance. Probably some lower-end games on Steam.
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
  A number pad would be great. I'd ideally have at least two (2) USB A output ports (external mouse and ID card reader); if not, that's easy to work around. I'm not concerned about output ports for the first year. I don't plan to run a multiple monitor setup until I get home, but a device with an HDMI or Display Port...port... would make things easier when I get back home.
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
  I can pack my bags to cushion the device a little bit better during travel, but a little more durability would be nice. However, it's not a point of contention for me.

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I'll get back to you when I can. Thanks for your input!