Looking for a laptop for college!

Hey everyone! I'm in need of a new laptop and possibly a tablet. I don't use apple products often (Samsung user) so I'd like to stay away from a MacBook or iPad. Does anyone have any recommendations for laptops to use in college? I'm also considering a tablet that I can use to take notes, so if anyone has input it would be appreciated! I dont have a ton of criteria, I just want something that will be good to last me through college!

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:**

Less than $1,200 USD

Are you open to refurbs/used?

I would prefer new, but it's not necessary

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?**

Would like battery life that would last me a good portion of the day. Would like it to be fast enough to not be waiting for it to work (my patience kind of sucks).

How important is weight and thinness to you?

Would like to be able to put it in my backpack easily

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.**

No

If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?**

No

Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?**

Will last awhile and is overall just good quality

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

Thanks in advance!