Laptop suggestions,

I need your help. I need a laptop that isn't too expensive. I'd rather have a Macbook but alas, the reason I need one is our accountant's program doesn't have a Mac application so I have to use a pc. So, what is your recommendations? I'll be using it just for accessing the software for our accountant and producing invoices, bids that kind of thing. Everything else will be still coming off my Mac mini. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg but want something that is dependable but won't break the bank. What say you?