Top Picks for the Media Consumer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from $145 to $909, 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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  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 from $280;
  ~$490 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
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  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	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  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 $277.70

  • $277.70 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 13:50:25, EDT
  • $397.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:36:04, EDT
  • $399.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 13:48:41, EDT
  • $399.99 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:35:54, EDT
  • $399.99 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 13:53:00, EDT
  • $399.99 from The Source (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 13:53:45, EDT
  • $399.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:05:32, EDT
  • $399.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 13:49:31, EDT
  • $399.99 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:11:49, EDT
  • $520.99 from eBay (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:08:40, EDT

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  Asus VivoStick Pocket-Sized PC from $170;
  ~$409 with accessories

  In a format this compact, you can't expect a whole lot of power but this tiny computer can definitely come in handy. It's strong enough to run your presentation... Read More about the TS10-B017D

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Ultra-Compacts standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Atom x5-Z8350

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Dimensions: 13.50 x 3.60 x 1.65 cm

  Weight: 0.08 kg

  detailed info

  from $167.29

  • $167.29 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:48:09, EDT
  • $169.99 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:32:50, EDT

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  Acer 11" Chromebook from $250;
  ~$371 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	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  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 $249.99

  • $249.99 from The Source (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:02:49, EDT
  • $278.99 from Costco (New)
    as of 2018-09-20 14:01:28, EDT
  • $279.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-09-19 12:58:00, EDT
  • $279.99 from Acer (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 12:34:42, EDT
  • $279.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:47:01, EDT
  • $292.01 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-09-21 12:34:02, EDT
  • $299.15 from Millenium Micro (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 12:37:15, 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	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  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	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  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 (New) as of 2018-09-23 13:27:48, EDT

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  Asus Chromebit CS10 Stick Computer from $1103% cheaper than usual
  ~$445 with accessories

  Access the full goodness of the web on any monitor or TV with an HDMI port. This means Netflix, YouTube, Outlook.com, FaceBook or even streaming services with n... Read More about the CHROMEBIT-B013C

  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Ultra-Compacts standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Rockchip RK3288C

  Graphics: ARM Mali-T760MP8

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Dimensions: 12.30 x 3.10 x 1.70 cm

  Weight: 0.32 kg

  detailed info

  from $109.99

  • $109.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:47:05, EDT
  • $119.99 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:35:19, EDT

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  Asus CHROMEBOX Desktop from $2304% cheaper than usual
  ~$909 with accessories

  Like Chrome books, this ultra-compact computer has limited functionality but if all you need is a way to browse the web, check your mail and participate to soci... Read More about the M004U

  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Ultra-Compacts standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron 2955U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Dimensions: 12.40 x 12.40 x 4.20 cm

  Weight: 0.60 kg

  detailed info

  from $224.99

  • $224.99 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-09-21 12:16:12, EDT
  • $931.54 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:32:17, EDT

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  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 from $140;
  ~$235 with accessories

  A good mid-range option if you're looking for an android-based tablet but don't need anything fancy... Read More about the SM-T280NZWAXAC

  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 410

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 306

  Memory: 1.50 GB

  Storage: 8.00 GB

  Screen Size: 7"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×800

  Dimensions: 18.69 x 10.88 x 0.87 cm

  Weight: 0.28 kg

  detailed info

  from $138.00

  • $138.00 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2018-09-22 13:52:20, EDT
  • $139.00 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2018-09-22 13:49:24, EDT
  • $139.96 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-09-19 13:12:12, EDT
  • $139.96 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:44:22, EDT
  • $139.99 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:39:04, EDT
  • $139.99 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:11:17, EDT
  • $139.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 15:34:40, EDT
  • $149.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:58:20, EDT
  • $175.99 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-09-21 12:29:50, EDT

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  Apple iPod touch (6th Generation) from $190;
  ~$338 with accessories

  The iPod touch might have very little to offer to someone who already owns an iPhone... Read More about the

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

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

  by Small Tablets standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Apple A8

  Graphics: Apple A8 Graphics

  Memory: 1.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 4"

  Screen Resolution: 1136×640

  Dimensions: 12.34 x 5.86 x 0.61 cm

  Weight: 0.30 kg

  detailed info

  from $188.00

  • $188.00 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-09-21 13:19:31, EDT
  • $248.00 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-09-19 13:30:30, EDT
  • $249.00 from WestWorld Computers (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:50:51, EDT
  • $249.00 from Apple (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:28:13, EDT
  • $249.99 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:12:12, EDT
  • $249.99 from The Source (New)
    as of 2018-09-20 13:35:02, EDT
  • $249.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 16:36:27, EDT
  • $297.00 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:17:18, EDT

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  Asus Chromebook C200MA-XB11-CB from $230;
  ~$319 with accessories

  The perfect portable device for the web-surfer and cloud-lover. If all you want to do while on the go is visit your favorite websites, check webmail or use Goog... Read More about the C200MA-XB11-CB

  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by Netbooks standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N2830

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 30.48 x 20.07 x 2.03 cm

  Weight: 1.13 kg

  detailed info

  $229.00 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-09-25 04:40:37, EDT

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