Top Picks for the Casual Nomad

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from $250 to $533, 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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  Apple iPad (2017) from $450;
  ~$560 with accessories

  The latest iPad is a great product for on-the-go entertainment (and a few practical applications)... Read More about the MP2G2CL/A

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A9

  Graphics: Apple A9 Graphics

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 9.7"

  Screen Resolution: 1536×2048

  Dimensions: 24.00 x 16.95 x 0.75 cm

  Weight: 0.47 kg

  detailed info

  from $449.95

  • $449.95 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 10:16:38, EDT
  • $488.99 from Costco as of 2018-06-22 10:16:06, EDT

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  Acer 11.6" Convertible Chromebook from $330;
  ~$453 with accessories

  It might not be the most capable laptop out there, but as a netbook or tablet, it's a great fit for casual use for a minimal investment... Read More about the CB5-132T-C7R5

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3160

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 400

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.39 x 20.40 x 1.93 cm

  Weight: 1.30 kg

  detailed info

  from $329.99

  • $329.99 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 05:23:55, EDT
  • $349.99 from Tiger Direct as of 2018-06-22 04:48:11, EDT
  • $369.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 11:27:50, EDT
  • $399.99 from Visions Electronics as of 2018-06-22 11:34:57, EDT

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  Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) from $420;
  ~$519 with accessories

  The 2018 version of the iPad is almost identical to its predecessor but features slightly improved performance and now support the Apple Stylus, if desired.

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A10

  Graphics: Apple A10 Graphics

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 9.7"

  Screen Resolution: 2048×1536

  Dimensions: 24.00 x 16.95 x 0.75 cm

  Weight: 0.47 kg

  detailed info

  from $419.99

  • $419.99 from Costco as of 2018-06-21 11:49:54, EDT
  • $429.00 from Apple as of 2018-06-22 06:04:34, EDT
  • $429.00 from Staples as of 2018-06-21 11:50:51, EDT
  • $429.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 12:02:34, EDT
  • $429.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 12:03:10, EDT
  • $429.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 12:01:55, EDT
  • $429.99 from London Drugs as of 2018-06-22 06:04:43, EDT
  • $429.99 from The Source as of 2018-06-22 06:04:53, EDT

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  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 from $300;
  ~$470 with accessories

  A good android tablet if you're not looking for something especially powerful, but want a big screen and good battery autonomy.

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Samsung Exynos 7870

  Graphics: Samsung Mali T830

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 25.40 x 15.53 x 0.82 cm

  Weight: 0.53 kg

  detailed info

  from $299.99

  • $299.99 from Newegg as of 2018-06-21 13:03:42, EDT
  • $319.99 from Tiger Direct as of 2018-06-22 04:56:16, EDT
  • $399.92 from Staples as of 2018-06-22 13:13:31, EDT
  • $399.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 11:03:30, EDT
  • $399.99 from Memory Express as of 2018-06-22 05:04:41, EDT
  • $399.99 from London Drugs as of 2018-06-22 05:57:32, EDT
  • $399.99 from Canada Computers as of 2018-06-22 11:20:59, EDT
  • $399.99 from The Source as of 2018-06-22 05:23:11, EDT
  • $399.99 from Walmart as of 2018-06-22 05:43:34, EDT

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  Acer 11" Chromebook from $300;
  ~$390 with accessories

  A 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

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.87 cm

  Weight: 1.10 kg

  detailed info

  $299.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 11:20:38, EDT

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  BlackBerry DTEK60 from $450;
  ~$588 with accessories

  Bundled with a security suite and Android Marshmallow out-of-the-box, this is a premium smartphone for the security-conscious.

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  by Large Smartphones and Phablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 820

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 530

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 5.5"

  Screen Resolution: 2560×1440

  Dimensions: 15.39 x 7.54 x 0.70 cm

  Weight: 0.17 kg

  detailed info

  from $449.00

  • $449.00 from Staples as of 2018-06-22 13:04:10, EDT
  • $499.99 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 04:33:01, EDT
  • $650.00 from Walmart as of 2018-06-22 05:00:07, EDT

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  Samsung Galaxy S6 from $450;
  ~$504 with accessories

  Beautiful new handheld from Samsung. With a great camera, super-high density screen and a glass-and-metal body; no more plastic.

  • the Mobile Photographer
  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by One-Handed Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Samsung Exynos 7420

  Graphics: ARM Mali-T760MP8

  Memory: 3.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 5.1"

  Screen Resolution: 2560×1440

  Dimensions: 14.34 x 7.05 x 0.60 cm

  Weight: 0.14 kg

  detailed info

  $449.00 from Staples as of 2018-06-21 14:33:36, EDT

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  BlackBerry DTEK50 from $25028%, Best price yet!
  ~$250 with accessories

  Bundled with a security suite and Android Marshmallow out-of-the-box, this is an affordable smartphone for the security-conscious. It probably won't impress in... Read More about the STH100-1

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by One-Handed Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 617

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 405

  Memory: 3.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 5.2"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 14.70 x 7.25 x 0.74 cm

  Weight: 0.14 kg

  detailed info

  $249.99 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 04:34:31, EDT

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  Apple iPhone SE from $470;
  ~$582 with accessories

  If you find most smartphones out today to be unpractically large, this iPhone's likely one of your most attractive options. Being one of the smallest handhelds... Read More about the MLXM2VC

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by One-Handed Smartphones standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Web & Communication

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A9

  Graphics: Apple A9 Graphics

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 4"

  Screen Resolution: 1136×640

  Dimensions: 12.38 x 5.86 x 0.76 cm

  Weight: 0.11 kg

  detailed info

  from $469.00

  • $469.00 from Apple as of 2018-06-22 05:43:24, EDT
  • $469.00 from Freedom Mobile as of 2018-06-22 04:07:03, EDT
  • $469.95 from Videotron as of 2018-06-22 05:14:13, EDT
  • $486.99 from Bell as of 2018-06-22 05:22:39, EDT
  • $739.20 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 05:08:40, EDT

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