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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Acer 14-inch Touchscreen Chromebook from US$520;
~$670 with accessoriesStronger than the average Chromebook, this model has a few appealing features like a Full HD touchscreen and extra memory to handle more tabs at once.
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 Core i3-8130UGraphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 14"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 32.30 x 23.86 x 1.77 cmWeight: 1.501 kgdetailed info US$512.91 from Best Buy (Open Box)as of 2021-01-21 07:45:49, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#4, Laptops (under $550)
Acer Chromebook 311 from US$240;
~$318 with accessoriesChromebooks excel as easy-to-carry travel companions for those of us who need to remain connected on the go with a focus on online resources and the cloud, and... Read More about the CB311-9H-C0Z8
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 N4000Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.60 x 19.90 x 1.82 cmWeight: 1.100 kgdetailed info US$236.72 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-20 06:07:16, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#2, Laptops (under $550)
Acer Spin 11-inch Convertible Chromebook from US$360;
~$468 with accessoriesThis versatile Chromebook offers a great experience for the price and is a compelling option if you can`t quite decide between getting a netbook or a tablet and... Read More about the CP311-3H-K9K9
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: MediaTek MT8183Graphics: ARM Mali-G72Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.00 x 20.60 x 1.88 cmWeight: 1.200 kgdetailed info US$355.09 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-20 05:59:11, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#9, Laptops ($2075 - $3325)
Apple MacBook Pro 16" w. Touch Bar (i7, 2019) from US$2370;
~$3134 with accessoriesThis elegant and understated laptop is built for creative projects away from the desk. It's not an insignificant investment, but it's one of your best options i... Read More about the MVVJ2LL/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 i7-9750HGraphics: AMD Radeon Pro 5300MMemory: 15.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBScreen Size: 16"Screen Resolution: 3072×1920Dimensions: 35.79 x 24.59 x 1.62 cmWeight: 2.000 kgdetailed info from US$2366.51 - US$2366.51 from Apple (New)as of 2021-01-22 03:08:37, EST
- US$2366.51 from WestWorld Computers (New)as of 2021-01-22 03:09:27, EST
- US$2367.29 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-21 07:32:07, EST
- US$2367.29 from Staples (New)as of 2021-01-21 11:54:50, EST
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#8, Laptops (under $550)
Asus C523NA 15.6" Chromebook from US$320;
~$420 with accessoriesWith an unusually large screen for a Chromebook, this model trades some of its portability to give the user additional room to work. If you find reading on a sm... Read More about the C523NA-BB01-CB
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 N3350Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 505Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 35.81 x 24.89 x 1.52 cmWeight: 1.451 kgdetailed info US$315.63 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-19 06:20:58, ESTPricing Accuracy
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#7, Laptops (under $550)
Asus C523NA 15.6" Chromebook (Touch) from US$280;
~$368 with accessoriesWith an unusually large screen for a Chromebook, this model trades some of its portability to give the user a larger picture to work with (but not necessarily m... Read More about the C523NA-DH02
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 N3350Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 500Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 35.81 x 24.89 x 1.52 cmWeight: 1.410 kgdetailed info from US$274.61 - US$274.61 from Visions Electronics (New)as of 2021-01-20 03:59:52, EST
- US$276.18 from Memory Express (New)as of 2021-01-20 04:50:15, EST
- US$525.92 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-01-19 05:27:04, EST
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#5, Laptops (under $550)
Asus Chromebook C204MA 11-inch Chromebook from US$260;
~$338 with accessoriesThis Chromebook offers a cost-efficient way to stay connected away from your desk if you need a full-featured web browser and a built-in 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 by All Smart Devices standards
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: 29.20 x 19.90 x 2.01 cmWeight: 1.200 kgdetailed info US$252.5 from Staples (New)as of 2021-01-20 04:25:59, ESTPricing Accuracy
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