With a 1,000/£1,000 budget, you’ve got more options to choose from. Scratch that; you’ve got more quality options to choose from. And, that should make the decision-making process easier.
Still, there are things to keep in mind. Performance comes first above all else. At this price point, you might not be limited to bargain-basement options, but you’re also unlikely to find something with all the fancy frills. So, focus on what your day-to-day workload is.
If it doesn’t look demanding, you can maybe get something that balances power and features. However, if you do the occasional photo editing and a lot of multitasking, you might need to sacrifice some features to get something that’s slightly more powerful. That is, if you want to keep it below 1,000/£1,000.
Also think about where things might be non-negotiable for you. If you cannot have something that will weigh you down on your travels, find something that’s lightweight. If you need something that will last you an entire day without charging, find one that has all-day battery life.