Reddit mentions of Lenovo Ideapad 710s 13.3" Laptop, Silver (Intel Core i7-7500U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Intel HD Graphics 620, Windows 10) 80VQ003FUS

Hi happy to help about the flair I did it for you :-). Take a look at the Lenovo Ideapad 710s $1,199

Intel Core i7-7500U processor

1920x1080 resolution

512GB SSD Storage

13.3inch

16GB RAM

Windows 10 home 64bit

Weight 2.42lbs

And take a look at my list as well HERE

Just realized that the other two guys recommended the Thinkpad, I actually have the 2017 13in Ideapad 710s Plus. It doesn't have the Carbon Fiber that the Thinkpad Carbon X1 has, but it has an i7, 520GB SSD, 16GB of RAM, and under three pounds for $1200. You'd be paying $300-$400 more for the same equivalent on the Carbon X1. The Keyboard is very similar to the X1 as well. The trackpad is a bit sensitive, but I use a bluetooth mouse so I don't even really notice it.

If you could go without a touchscreen, this Lenovo Ideapad 710s 13.3" Laptop would be a wonderful pick for you based on your needs. It's build quality is awesome, I like it's keyboard very much and of course , with a proven 8 hours battery life, it would do you well. Other two excellent options are the :

• Microsoft Surface Laptop
  
  and this LG gram 14Z970 i5...Both are very light weighted, have a solid build and over 14 hours battery life.

I would recommend you check the Lenovo Ideapad 710s because it comes with everything you need , 7th gen i5 dual core CPU which is one of the best in the market and great for your usage, 16 GB of ram for smooth multitasking, Good SSD storage of 512 GB for faster boot up and loading, high build quality, long battery life, HD 620 iGPU