Laptops
Laptops are the kings of versatility. Fully-featured to handle the same tasks as full-sized computers and yet small enough to carry around.
To achieve this, several compromises had to be made. You usually get less for your money with a laptop but if you need to work out of the house, a laptop is your best bet.
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#11, Laptops (under $525)
Acer 11" Chromebook from US$200;
~$348 with accessoriesA netbook well-suited to access the web simply and securely. If you mostly want a laptop to check your Emails, social media, and streaming videos, this is a cos... Read More about the CB3-132-C5GZ
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N3060Graphics: Intel HD GraphicsMemory: 4.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.87 cmWeight: 1.100 kgdetailed info from US$194.81 - US$194.81 from Canada Computers (Refurbished)as of 2020-08-06 06:19:40, EDT
- US$248.18 from Amazon (New)as of 2020-08-02 15:01:11, EDT
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Acer 11" Chromebook from US$180;
~$257 with accessoriesDesigned to access the web simply and securely, it's an excellent fit as someone's 1st laptop or if your needs away from your desk are basic... Read More about the CB3-132-C6ZD
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N3060Graphics: Intel HD GraphicsMemory: 4.00 GBStorage: 16.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.85 cmWeight: 1.100 kgdetailed info US$179.77 from Canada Computers (Refurbished)as of 2020-08-06 06:38:23, EDTPricing Accuracy
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#5, Laptops ($525 - $775)
Acer Aspire 5 from US$490;
~$670 with accessoriesThis cost-effective laptop bundles quite a few attractive features such as a fast drive, a full HD screen and a processor capable of handling most productivity... Read More about the A515-55-55R6
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G1Graphics: Intel UHD GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.34 x 25.05 x 1.80 cmWeight: 1.900 kgdetailed info US$488.9 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-08-07 09:41:01, EDTPricing Accuracy
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#5, Laptops (under $525)
Acer Chromebook Spin 11 from US$320;
~$438 with accessoriesHere's a rugged convertible Chromebook which, unlike some of its competitors can take photos (not selfies) in tablet mode.
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N3350Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 500Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.60 x 20.60 x 2.09 cmWeight: 1.400 kgdetailed info from US$315.89 - US$315.89 from Staples (New)as of 2020-08-07 04:15:30, EDT
- US$315.89 from Staples (New)as of 2020-08-07 04:23:31, EDT
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#2, Laptops (under $525)
Acer Spin 11 Touchscreen Chromebook - Silver from US$2506%, Best price yet!
~$368 with accessoriesThis Chromebook is quite versatile, with the ability to fold onto itself to be used as a tablet - although a bulky one - or a laptop capable to give you the ful... Read More about the CP311-2H-C04Y
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N4100Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.60 x 20.60 x 1.96 cmWeight: 1.188 kgdetailed info from US$248.21 - US$248.21 from Best Buy (Open Box)as of 2020-08-07 10:03:54, EDT
- US$263.25 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-08-07 10:02:08, EDT
- US$300.86 from Costco (New)as of 2020-08-07 10:03:25, EDT
- US$338.47 from Acer (New)as of 2020-08-07 10:02:57, EDT
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#11, Laptops ($525 - $775)
Acer Spin 511 11.6" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook from US$4403%, Best price yet!
~$598 with accessoriesThis versatile Chromebook can flip backwards and turns into a tablet for those times where you do not need the keyboard.
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Celeron N4000Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.59 x 20.60 x 1.99 cmWeight: 1.252 kgdetailed info US$436.25 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-08-07 06:35:34, EDTPricing Accuracy
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Apple MacBook Pro 13" (2.3GHz, 256GB, w. Function Keys) from US$1320;
~$1829 with accessoriesSpecialized in productivity away from one's desk, the MacBook Pro is a classic amongst Road Warriors... Read More about the MPXT2LL/A
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i5-7360UGraphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 13.3"Screen Resolution: 2560×1600Dimensions: 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.49 cmWeight: 1.370 kgdetailed info US$1316.28 from Best Buy (Open Box)as of 2020-08-07 12:23:43, EDTPricing Accuracy
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#8, Laptops ($1375 - $1675)
Apple MacBook Pro 13" w. Touch Bar (i5 1.4GHz, 128GB, 2019) from US$1170;
~$1655 with accessoriesBuilt for productivity on the go, the 13" MacBook Pro makes an excellent travel, classroom or meeting companion... Read More about the MUHQ2LL
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i5-8257UGraphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 128.00 GBScreen Size: 13.3"Screen Resolution: 2560×1600Dimensions: 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.49 cmWeight: 1.370 kgdetailed info from US$1165.85 - US$1165.85 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-08-07 05:46:23, EDT
- US$1165.85 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-08-07 05:01:32, EDT
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