I do everything from my Toshiba laptop. Database development, web development, photoshop, illustrator, NBA broadband, torrents, games, movies, netflix.....everything. I use a docking station and a 24" monitor for power use.
My Motorola G is a pretty nice little smartphone. Motorola is owned by Google, and it just kind of feels like something Google would make. I'd definitely recommend it. Set me back a little under $200, which ain't bad for the specs.