Laptops for Bookkeeping Under C$2,000

Writers need a laptop that can keep up with their creative chaos, and the Acer Swift is an excellent option for all budding writers. With its ultra-thin, all-metal and sleek finish, this is a lightweight laptop for you to bring along with you, wherever, whenever. If chipping away at your next bestseller is keeping you up at night, the beautifully backlit keyboard will allow you to work through the night without distraction so that you can remain productive. Plus, if you're on a long-haul flight, the Swift 3 can work, unplugged, for ten hours straight (that's the equivalent of flying from Hong Kong to Dubai). What's more, if you are ever worried about your bestseller falling into the wrong hands, the fingerprint recognition is an excellent option to keep you half-finished edits away from prying eyes. Remain inspired as you work diligently on your novel, with this sleek, beautiful laptop that's got enough features to spur on your productivity.

If you struggle to stay productive while on the move, the Acer Swift is easily transportable and strictly professional, with lightning fast Wi-Fi performance 3 x that of earlier models. This will help you to stay connected from wherever you are, allowing you to answer emails, read messages, and answer video calls. The Acer Swift is also wonderfully catered towards group calls and business meetings, with its HD webcam providing the best service for you when conducting calls through Skype or other similar applications. All this power and connectivity is contained within a deceivingly light and ultra-thin casing which is super easy to transport and stuff into a suitcase for long train rides and commutes, allowing you to have access to over 8 GB of storage from any location. Its stable RAM also ensures that your laptop is reliable for all your purposes and runs quickly enough to complete tasks in the time it takes you to get to work.

The ASUS VivoBook was designed with portability in mind. Due to its lightweight and sleek design, the VivoBook weighs in at a miniscule 1.3 kg, as well as having a 18.8mm profile. This makes this the perfect laptop for people who are constantly on the go, but who do not want to compromise on quality hardware. At only 14 inches, this laptop is both stylish and yet values simplicity, providing you with a sleek design that you can carry on your commute or abroad. However, not only is this design extremely lightweight, but its prides itself on its gorgeous bezel edged screen, whose thin design allows you to fit a much larger screen into a smaller design. While the VivoBook may be small, it is still powered up by the Intel Core i7 processor and comes with 16GB of RAM - so when you use the ASUS VivoBook, you honestly get the best of both worlds. Power and performance, coupled with a beautifully slim and sleek appearance.

Work or play from any location with this powerful and portable MacBook. Its 13.3 inch design ensures that it can be carried easily between meetings. With a fast start-up and sleek design, the fifth-generation Intel Core processor and the SSD combine to make this MacBook lightning quick and powerful enough to handle any of your professional or entertainment activities and software. If you are looking for a richer and deeper sound when it comes to your audio, the dual speakers and mics mean that video chats will feel like you're in the same room, and the Apple apps like iMovie and Garageband allow you to get the best experience from your MacBook by utilizing the features available. What's more, the sleek silver design hides a long length battery life to keep you going throughout the day without the need for a charger, allowing you to complete all of your deadlines without worrying about charging ports.

Designed for the workplace, this is a laptop for professionals that will work as hard as you do. Whether you're tethered to a desk or out on the road, this will perform above and beyond expectations. This is a ProBook that not only looks the part, it's got the power to back those stunning looks up. Quad-Core performance meets an all-day battery that minimizes disruption and keeps your workflow moving. There are plenty of connection options, with the most useful certainly the USB C which is fast-becoming the office standard. Audio Boost and HP Noise Cancellation mean that you'll be able to Skype in crystal clarity, and this HP is certified with Skype for Business, so you know it's going to be cool. Intel® Identity Protection will keep your business safe, while the Windows 10 OS provides that recognizable layout and architecture so that you can get to work straight out of the box. If you work hard, then this will suit you perfectly.

With its full HD touchscreen and four modes to choose from, this is one of the more reliable and flexible hybrids available today, making it much easier for professionals to conduct business on. It's classed as ultra-slim, which has the added bonus of making it incredibly light as well. You can work faster because of its smooth and large Precision Touchpad, share contacts with a smartphone due to its Contact Pickup feature, and enjoy its futuristic Face Login. It all sounds too good to be true, but this is a hybrid that keeps on giving and doesn't falter. The speakers are remarkable, and this hybrid offers crisp lines, vibrant colors and a sharp picture. Perfect for work or play, this is something that it might be worth looking at a little more closely if you're focusing on portability. And for busy workers, you can enjoy viewing more documents with the extra quip of adding two additional displays so that you can have three screens - what's more efficient than that?

For a budget gaming laptop, the Dell Inspiron 15 is one that stands out and an absolute dream. Able to play some of the latest games in Full HD, users can experience tiny worlds and their favorite characters clarity and vivid imagery. The battery life and weight make it highly portable, while the 15.6-inch Full HD display allows you to explore different and unknown territory in clean lines and melodramatic colors. Furthermore, the display also comes with added Anti-Glare and an LED-Backlit Display too, so it looks as good scrolling through social media as it does playing Fortnite. Most importantly, the 8GB memory works hard to play the latest games, with the 1TB HDD meaning that gameplay is smooth and problems with storage are a distant memory. The webcam comes with a crisp 720p in HD, so images are satisfyingly fresh, too. Sleek and ergonomic, this is a tough and durable gaming laptop that looks as good as it plays.

Designed to strike the perfect balance between performance and portability, the Apple 13"" MacBook Air is the prime everyday laptop for those who are constantly on-the-move. Driven by an ultra-efficient 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with 8GB of RAM, this notebook is capable of handling all your everyday programs and tasks with ease. This robust power is housed within a remarkably slender body frame that's just 0.68"" in thickness and weighs just 1.35kg for an effortless carry throughout the day. Whether you're surfing the web, taking notes in class or working remotely, the vigorous battery provides up to 12 hours of uninterrupted usage for valuable all-day productivity. The 13.3-inch display features HD+ resolution with a glossy finish and LED backlighting technology for enhanced image quality and energy efficiency. When it comes to your growing collection of photos, videos, projects and documents, the 128GB of flash storage provides ample space for all your digital files, as well as rapid access to them. Seize the day with the Apple 13"" MacBook Air.

This is fully-charged gaming that will keep up with your skills and expertise. This robust laptop will enable you to battle the rigors of daily life, with its hardcore design for gamers on the move. If you are looking for realistic gameplay, the Dolby Audio™ Premium gives you full surround sound, ensuring that your gaming sessions can be fully immersive and thrilling. Not only this, but the screen has a full HD IPS display with a high resolution that provides you with a vivid and precise display that is enough to spot distant enemies when gaming. Additionally, the high-speed antenna makes getting online easy with a stronger connection no matter how far you are from the source. What's more, if you need to share and download data, there are an extensive range of ports and the Acer CoolBoost™ technology keeps all of your software running cleanly without the fear of overheating.

Level up your digital life with the Lenovo ThinkPad E580, which combines new technology with professional practicality. Its features, such as the Dolby Advance audio, 15.6 inch IPS FHD display and AMD Radeon discrete graphics are tantalizing to the senses, ensuring that you have a fully immersive experience. The Lenovo ThinkPad also has a dual-array microphone and HD webcam which can give you an advanced look at communication, so that you can stay in contact with the office from any location. Additionally, we know the importance of security when running a business, and that is why we recommend features such as the Lenovo ThinkPad E580's optional Touch Type fingerprint reader, which ensures that only you can access all of your important details and documents. Not only this, but with over 13 hours of battery life, the ThinkPad is a laptop you can rely on to be there when you need it.

For those in need of a stylish blend of mobility and computing performance, look no further than the HP ZBook 14u G4. Powered by a 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 dual-core processor and 8GB of RAM, this laptop delivers an impressive amount of high-speed performance and multitasking capabilities. It comes equipped with a 1TB hard drive for ample storage of all your professional and personal documents, photos, videos and digital files, as well as worry-free boot-up times. This workstation-like power is housed in a remarkably thin and lightweight design that allows you to handily march through the day. Taking advantage of FirePro™ 3D graphics with 2GB of video memory, this ZBook is designed to handle leading software applications. It also comes pre-installed with Windows 10 Professional 64-bit operating system, which is compatible with all popular business programs. The 14-inch anti-glare display with LED backlighting makes for full HD resolution with sharp visual quality. Not only can the laptop last for up to 10 hours, but HP Fast Charge means it only takes 30 minutes to achieve 50% of battery life. The HP ZBook 14u G4 effortlessly blends professional power and graphics capabilities into a compact design.

For both work and play, it's hard to beat this Acer. The Swift's lightweight and slim design makes it easily transportable for all your work meetings and movie nights, with a sleek all-metal finish giving it a glossy appearance. This is combined with a powerful 8th Gen Intel Core processor that will be able to keep up with you whether you're watching films or working hard. The optional backlit keyboard and the 10-hours of battery life allow you to work on the go, and even at night, ensuring that you can complete your workload efficiently. Never worry about security again, as its fingerprint reader has you covered, ensuring that only you can access documents and files. Designed for business, this laptop's microphone, webcam, and speakers have all been certified for Skype for Business, so videoconferencing will be crisp and efficient. What's more, the 14 inch Full HD IPS has plenty of viewing angles and Acer Color Intelligence, which automatically adjusts your colors without the possibility of bleed or lag.

Turn your digital experience around with the Acer Spin, a fully convertible laptop which prides itself on convenience and compatibility with hectic lifestyles. If you have always wanted a laptop that puts you first, the Acer Spin is a prime option. For those with places to be, the 360 degree hinge gives this laptop an easy accessibility and reduces any fear of damage that you may have. Not only this, but this is a laptop with style, evident in its beautifully beveled edges which bring an extra element of protection and sleekness to the casing. This casing contains the performance abilities of your dreams, however, with an 8th generation processor strong enough to support specialist software, the basic games, and even store all of your documents. Lead a paperless and stress-free lifestyle, with this hybrid that comes complete with a quick and speedy SSD, perfect for fast-paced people who need a laptop that keeps up with them.