Laptop for programming

Hello guys I'm looking for the help to choose a good laptop for my programming tasks.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country of purchase: Denmark

• Budget range: 600-750

• Purpose (netbook, ultraportable, mainstream, gaming, desktop replacement, etc.): Programming, mainstream

• Screen size preference: 15+

• OS preference (Windows/Mac/Linux): Linux

• Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): None

• Other performance requirements (video editing, CAD, etc.): None

• Brand preferences and reasons (already owned accessories, familiarity, business compatibility): Not mac, I don't want to pay for windows

• Any particular style that you like (examples are great): low footprint quality over style

Which of the following qualities would you prefer? (Choose one, two, or balanced)

• Long battery life -vs- Low weight -vs- High performance: Long battery life, Low weight

• Build quality -vs- Low price -vs- High performance: Build quality

• Low noise/heat -vs- High performance: Low noise/heat

Which features would you pay a premium for?

• High resolution screen:

• A great keyboard: 10

• A great touchpad/mouse buttons: 8

• Great audio: 5

List any features that are critical: