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.

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.

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.

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

Pfft = if I get him a Mac there won't be any money left in the pot for a present for me!

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.

Mac +1 - this is the perfect way to get a sneaky gift for yourself, by saying you bought it for him.

I plan on him getting me an ipad for Xmas...

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

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.

Because it is Christmas of course....really...

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.