Top Picks for the Casual Nomad
During the course of a day, you rarely stay in the same room for long, but wherever you go, you like to stay connected. You like to keep tabs on the news, stay in touch with friends, read, watch videos and listen to music.
Your options 4 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$300 to US$870, with accessories.
Let's start with a broad search. The following offer the best value for the lowest price regardless of format preference. As a result, you will most likely see stationary computers down here and maybe a few portable options. You have the option to look for a specific kind of device at the bottom of the page.
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#1, Laptops ($525 - $825)
Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$590;
~$750 with accessoriesThis Laptop excels at cost-effective productivity while remaining relatively easy to carry. It even has a few attractive features, such as Gigabit-capable WiFi... Read More about the ni155000t_sb_5015e
Device 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 performance in Web & Communication
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Microsoft Word 2019
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Microsoft Excel 2019
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7Graphics: Intel Iris Xe GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 35.61 x 23.45 x 1.79 cmWeight: 1.714 kgdetailed info US$581.27 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-04-16 03:18:56, EDTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#2, Laptops ($825 - $1025)
Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$680;
~$870 with accessoriesThis Laptop excels at cost-effective productivity and multitasking while being relatively easy to carry. It even has a few attractive features, such as Gigabit-... Read More about the ni155000t_sb_5004e
Device 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 performance in Web & Communication
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Microsoft Word 2019
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Microsoft Excel 2019
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7Graphics: Intel Iris Xe GraphicsMemory: 12.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 35.61 x 23.45 x 1.79 cmWeight: 1.714 kgdetailed info US$676.82 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-04-16 03:18:50, EDTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#1, Tablets (under $1100)
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 10.1" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook from US$2409%, Best price yet!
~$300 with accessoriesThis affordable tablet has a lot to offer, with a full-featured web browser, access to the Android App Store. Thanks to the bundled cover, it's also slightly be... Read More about the ZA6F0008CA
Device 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 performance in Web & Communication
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Microsoft Word 2019
More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.Specsperformance in Microsoft Excel 2019
More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.Processor: MediaTek Helio P60TGraphics: ARM Mali-G72Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 128.00 GBScreen Size: 10.1"Screen Resolution: 1920×1200Dimensions: 23.98 x 15.98 x 0.74 cmWeight: 0.449 kgdetailed info from US$238.87 - US$238.87 from Staples (New)as of 2021-04-16 04:59:59, EDT
- US$246.84 from Best Buy (Open Box)as of 2021-04-16 05:40:35, EDT
- US$294.61 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-04-16 05:39:49, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#2, Laptops ($525 - $825)
Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$560;
~$720 with accessoriesThis Laptop is an excellent solution for cost-effective productivity. And while it's not the most powerful or most versatile out there, it makes a compelling op... Read More about the ni155000t_5019pe
Device 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 performance in Web & Communication
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Microsoft Word 2019
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Specsperformance in Microsoft Excel 2019
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Processor: Intel Core i3-1115G4Graphics: Intel UHD GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 128.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 35.61 x 23.45 x 1.79 cmWeight: 1.714 kgdetailed info US$557.38 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-04-16 03:19:08, EDTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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