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AmyDavid Nov 12th 2011 7:49 am
New Laptop - help needed.
 
I am thinking of getting my OH a laptop for Xmas. He will use it mainly for work related stuff - database (eventually), document writing, invoicing, accounts system.

Any suggestions of which laptop is a good laptop?

Thanks in advance.

Editha Nov 12th 2011 8:56 am
Re: New Laptop - help needed.
 
Originally Posted by AmyDavid (Post 9729387)
I am thinking of getting my OH a laptop for Xmas. He will use it mainly for work related stuff - database (eventually), document writing, invoicing, accounts system.

Any suggestions of which laptop is a good laptop?

Thanks in advance.
From what you say his requirements are, it sounds as if he is self-employed. If so, is it a good idea to buy him a laptop as a gift? Wouldn't it be better if it were a business expense for tax purposes?

That said, I've always used Dell for work and leisure purposes. Their site gives you a lot of options and range of prices.

Simon Legree Nov 12th 2011 8:57 am
Re: New Laptop - help needed.
 
Originally Posted by AmyDavid (Post 9729387)
I am thinking of getting my OH a laptop for Xmas. He will use it mainly for work related stuff - database (eventually), document writing, invoicing, accounts system.

Any suggestions of which laptop is a good laptop?

Thanks in advance.
I have a couple of Asus machines at the moment and have had others previously. I've never had a problem in the many years that I have used them. I'll stick to that brand when I need another. Not the cheapest line though.

AmyDavid Nov 12th 2011 9:12 am
Re: New Laptop - help needed.
 
Originally Posted by Editha (Post 9729448)
From what you say his requirements are, it sounds as if he is self-employed. If so, is it a good idea to buy him a laptop as a gift? Wouldn't it be better if it were a business expense for tax purposes?

That said, I've always used Dell for work and leisure purposes. Their site gives you a lot of options and range of prices.
No he isn't self-employed at the moment - in the future yes - now no.

Novocastrian Nov 12th 2011 9:17 am
Re: New Laptop - help needed.
 
Originally Posted by AmyDavid (Post 9729466)
No he isn't self-employed at the moment - in the future yes - now no.
If you love him get him a Mac. ;) Otherwise have a look at www.tigerdirect.ca any old plain vanilla PC will do the things you describe... no bells and whistles needed. You shouldn't have to pay more than about $500.

nldfc Nov 12th 2011 10:19 am
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Originally Posted by Simon Legree (Post 9729449)
I have a couple of Asus machines at the moment and have had others previously. I've never had a problem in the many years that I have used them. I'll stick to that brand when I need another. Not the cheapest line though.
I'd never even heard of Asus until i got this one in July - excellent laptop - better than the dells I have been using for the last 10 years :thumbup:

AmyDavid Nov 12th 2011 10:37 am
Re: New Laptop - help needed.
 
Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9729473)
If you love him get him a Mac. ;) Otherwise have a look at www.tigerdirect.ca any old plain vanilla PC will do the things you describe... no bells and whistles needed. You shouldn't have to pay more than about $500.
Pfft = if I get him a Mac there won't be any money left in the pot for a present for me!

Bleepedy Bloops Nov 12th 2011 3:30 pm
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Definitely an Asus. I bought an Acer thinking it was an Asus because I never heard of them but I knew there was a company that started with an A that had a good reputation, I just chose the wrong one.

Don't buy a computer on a hangover.

ann m Nov 12th 2011 3:31 pm
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Originally Posted by AmyDavid (Post 9729561)
Pfft = if I get him a Mac there won't be any money left in the pot for a present for me!
Mac +1 - this is the perfect way to get a sneaky gift for yourself, by saying you bought it for him. :sneaky:

AmyDavid Nov 13th 2011 2:27 am
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Originally Posted by ann m (Post 9729885)
Mac +1 - this is the perfect way to get a sneaky gift for yourself, by saying you bought it for him. :sneaky:
I plan on him getting me an ipad for Xmas...:thumbup:

BristolUK Nov 13th 2011 4:09 am
Re: New Laptop - help needed.
 
Originally Posted by AmyDavid (Post 9730480)
I plan on him getting me an ipad for Xmas...:thumbup:

Why not get yourself an ipad and let him get himself a laptop? :rofl:

ExKiwilass Nov 13th 2011 4:51 am
Re: New Laptop - help needed.
 
I have a Dell Inspiron 15R I think it's called. I have Microsoft Office 2010 on it. Get one with a decent processor and a good memory size and it will do the trick, not to $$$ either.

AmyDavid Nov 13th 2011 6:22 am
Re: New Laptop - help needed.
 
Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 9730564)
Why not get yourself an ipad and let him get himself a laptop? :rofl:
Because it is Christmas of course....really...:rofl:

ultrarunner Nov 13th 2011 6:40 am
Re: New Laptop - help needed.
 
Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 9730564)
Why not get yourself an ipad and let him get himself a laptop? :rofl:
iPad..if you like paying for every single app, then yes. Now are we talking v.1, 2 or the soon to be released 3? Note: iPad is not the best tablet out there, ask yourself does it provide ease of use when it comes to inputs, playing all movies, book and audio formats

Don't be swept away by the fad

AmyDavid Nov 13th 2011 11:30 am
Re: New Laptop - help needed.
 
Originally Posted by ultrarunner (Post 9730743)
iPad..if you like paying for every single app, then yes. Now are we talking v.1, 2 or the soon to be released 3? Note: iPad is not the best tablet out there, ask yourself does it provide ease of use when it comes to inputs, playing all movies, book and audio formats

Don't be swept away by the fad
I asked myself and myself said - I have no idea. ;)


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