Top Picks for the Casual Nomad

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from $240 to $1336.99, 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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  Microsoft Surface Pro from $10307% cheaper than usual
  ~$1415 with accessories

  The Surface Pro is worth considering if you must have a fully-featured multitasking tablet which is both easy to carry and packs a long-lasting battery... Read More about the KJR-00001

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in Microsoft Word 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 12.3"

  Screen Resolution: 2736×1824

  Dimensions: 29.21 x 20.14 x 0.85 cm

  Weight: 0.77 kg

  detailed info

  from $1024.99

  • $1024.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 20:40:22, EST
  • $1049.97 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:25:04, EST
  • $1299.00 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 13:07:14, EST

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  Acer 11.6" Convertible Chromebook from $350;
  ~$480 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	4/5
  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	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  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
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

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

  performance in Microsoft Word 2019

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  1.5/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  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 $349.19

  • $349.19 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 19:10:48, EST
  • $369.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:11:15, EST
  • $399.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:14:16, EST
  • $399.99 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 10:07:15, EST
  • $427.99 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:11:45, EST

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• 

  Microsoft Surface Pro from $95011% cheaper than usual
  ~$1427 with accessories

  The 2017 Surface Pro offers versatility and performance in a device which is both easy to carry and can last a long time without needing to be charged... Read More about the FJT-00001

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  performance in Microsoft Word 2019

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 12.3"

  Screen Resolution: 2736×1824

  Dimensions: 29.21 x 20.14 x 0.85 cm

  Weight: 0.77 kg

  detailed info

  from $949.00

  • $949.00 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:25:36, EST
  • $999.96 from The Source (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 12:02:52, EST
  • $1299.00 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 04:48:17, EST
  • $1299.00 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 10:45:24, EST

  pricing accuracy

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  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. ×
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  Acer 11" Chromebook from $280;
  ~$376 with accessories

  Designed 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

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  performance in Microsoft Word 2019

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.85 cm

  Weight: 1.10 kg

  detailed info

  from $278.99

  • $278.99 from Costco (New)
    as of 2018-11-12 14:37:23, EST
  • $279.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:22:58, EST
  • $279.99 from Acer (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 10:31:16, EST
  • $279.99 from The Source (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 14:29:51, EST
  • $292.01 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 06:31:13, EST
  • $301.79 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 14:28:06, EST

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  Acer 11" Chromebook from $23015%, Best price yet!
  ~$387 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	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  performance in Microsoft Word 2019

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  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

  from $229.99

  • $229.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:07:46, EST
  • $249.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:07:12, EST
  • $409.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 21:23:23, EST

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  Asus 12" Ruggedized Chromebook from $24025%, Best price yet!
  ~$330 with accessories

  Built to resist a fair bit of abuse, this Chromebook is well suited to children and anyone needing basic mobile computing through the day, even when things get... Read More about the C202SA-RB02-CB

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  performance in Microsoft Word 2019

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  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 20.00 x 2.25 cm

  Weight: 1.20 kg

  detailed info

  $239.99 from Staples (New) as of 2018-11-16 06:50:39, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• 

  Asus Chromebook Flip C100PA 4GB from $550;
  ~$637 with accessories

  This is an interesting device; it's a convertible 2-in-1 Chromebook which can be used as a laptop or a tablet. Its build quality is great for a device this pric... Read More about the C100PA-DB02

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  performance in Microsoft Word 2019

  0/5

  Does not meet software's minimum requirements

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  0/5

  Does not meet software's minimum requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Rockchip RK3288C

  Graphics: ARM Mali-T764

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×800

  Dimensions: 26.28 x 18.24 x 1.56 cm

  Weight: 0.89 kg

  detailed info

  $546.32 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-11-16 05:42:09, EST

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• 

  Asus Transformer Mini T102HA Signature Edition detachable 2-in-1 from $45016% cheaper than usual
  ~$539 with accessories

  A versatile pick straddling the line between tablets and laptops; this Windows tablet comes bundled with a detachable keyboard and a stylus... Read More about the T102HA-C4-GR

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Microsoft Word 2019

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Atom x5-Z8350

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 400

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 64.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×800

  Dimensions: 264.29 x 17.50 x 1.39 cm

  Weight: 0.81 kg

  detailed info

  $449.00 from Canada Computers (New) as of 2018-11-16 06:38:21, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• 

  Asus 12" Ruggedized and Water Resistant Design Chromebook from $24017%, Best price yet!
  ~$376 with accessories

  Built to stand to abuse, this Chromebook is well suited to children and anyone needing simple mobile computing on their adventure, even when they get messy.

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  performance in Microsoft Word 2019

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Microsoft Excel 2019

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.46 x 20.07 x 2.29 cm

  Weight: 1.00 kg

  detailed info

  from $239.99

  • $239.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 20:49:30, EST
  • $299.00 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 04:20:06, EST
  • $299.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:35:49, EST
  • $302.90 from B&H (New)
    as of 2018-11-12 14:32:29, EST

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