Need help choosing a new laptop

My gf is looking for a new laptop and we wouldn't mind some extra input, opinions, and some different options. Here's what she's looking for:

- Large, wide screen <for movies>

- Used for word processing, downloading & listening to music and movies and for watching DVD movies .... NO GAMING

- Doesn't have to be light or thin or to have a long battery life as it will mostly be plugged in on her desk


She is not too sure on the brand that she wants or where to get it. I would like to avoid retail like Future shop because of the mark-ups on the products, but she isn't too keen on the legitimacy of buying online.. but she might be swayed to


Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you and happy holidays!