Top Picks for the Multitasker
You don't usually run very demanding tasks on your computer, but you tend to have at least a few windows open. Maybe you compare and cross-reference documents on a regular basis, or you just like to keep tabs on chat and social media while working.
Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from $525 to $1038, 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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HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $7007% cheaper than usual
~$990 with accessoriesHere's a cost-efficient desktop computer which will excel at productivity tasks and will let you explore quite a few creative avenues.
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Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i5-7400Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 16.31 x 39.50 x 30.71 cmWeight: 5.70 kgdetailed info $699.97 from Staples (New)as of 2018-09-24 11:43:34, EDTPricing Accuracy
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HP Pavilion 590 Desktop PC from $500;
~$790 with accessoriesWith a large hard drive, this computer is a good fit for the collector of photos, music, videos and any file you'd prefer not to store in the cloud.
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Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: AMD A12-9700Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 2 TBDimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cmWeight: 5.15 kgdetailed info $499.99 from Best Buy (New)as of 2018-09-24 11:37:27, EDTPricing Accuracy
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Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from $58028%, Best price yet!
~$970 with accessoriesCost-effective but equipped with a powerful processor and a crisp and roomy screen, this laptop is a good fit for productivity and multitasking.
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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 i5-8250UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 620Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.80 x 2.27 cmWeight: 2.20 kgdetailed info from $579.00 - $579.00 from Microsoft (New)as of 2018-09-24 11:33:57, EDT
- $909.13 from Amazon (New)as of 2018-09-24 06:13:45, EDT
- $1149.99 from Dell (New)as of 2018-09-24 11:35:55, EDT
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Asus VivoBook Max 15" Laptop from $770;
~$855 with accessoriesThis laptop has few upgrades over the typical $600 laptop. If you hate waiting for programs to load and want a bit more space to multitask, this is a laptop wor... Read More about the X541UA-SB51-CB
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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 i5-7200UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 620Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 38.10 x 25.15 x 2.79 cmWeight: 2.00 kgdetailed info $764.99 from Staples (New)as of 2018-09-24 11:08:58, EDTPricing Accuracy
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HP Pavilion All-in-One PC from $750;
~$750 with accessoriesAble to fit in small spaces but capable of handling everyday tasks, this is an excellent computer for public areas like the kitchen or the dorm room.
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Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: AMD A10-9630PGraphics: AMD Radeon R5 GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 2 TBScreen Size: 23.8"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 70.48 x 17.01 x 70.48 cmWeight: 7.80 kgdetailed info $749.99 from Best Buy (New)as of 2018-09-24 11:27:23, EDTPricing Accuracy
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Huawei MateBook from $650;
~$838 with accessoriesThis Windows-powered tablet received poor reviews, most of them related to its folio keyboard and battery endurance. Still, if the keyboard isn't a big deal for... Read More about the
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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 m5-6Y54Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 128.00 GBScreen Size: 12"Screen Resolution: 2160×1440Dimensions: 27.88 x 19.41 x 0.69 cmWeight: 0.64 kgdetailed info from $649.97 - $649.97 from Amazon (New)as of 2018-09-24 05:10:06, EDT
- $699.99 from Best Buy (New)as of 2018-09-23 15:56:04, EDT
- $712.98 from Newegg (New)as of 2018-09-21 13:12:03, EDT
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Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from $800;
~$889 with accessoriesThis small laptop is very versatile. It's small enough to carry with ease and yet powerful enough to tackle complex tasks, even creative ones... Read More about the 13-5378
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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 Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i5-7200UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 620Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 13.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 32.48 x 22.44 x 2.02 cmWeight: 1.54 kgdetailed info $799.00 from Amazon (New)as of 2018-09-24 05:02:28, EDTPricing Accuracy
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Asus F555LA 15" Laptop from $530;
~$615 with accessoriesThis laptop won't impress in terms of performance but it'll handle "the usual" pretty well, as long as you don't have to do more than one thing at once.
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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 i3-5010UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 500.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 38.20 x 25.60 x 2.58 cmWeight: 2.30 kgdetailed info $524.99 from Amazon (New)as of 2018-09-24 04:47:19, EDTPricing Accuracy
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Apple Mac mini (1.4GHz) from $600;
~$1038 with accessoriesThe Mac Mini is one of the most compact stationary computers out there; roughly the size of a CD Walkman (remember those?)... Read More about the MGEM2LL/A
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by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i5-4260UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 500.00 GBDimensions: 19.70 x 19.70 x 3.60 cmWeight: 1.19 kgdetailed info from $599.00 - $599.00 from Apple (New)as of 2018-09-24 05:22:15, EDT
- $599.00 from WestWorld Computers (New)as of 2018-09-20 14:23:39, EDT
- $599.00 from Staples (New)as of 2018-09-19 13:32:47, EDT
- $599.99 from Best Buy (New)as of 2018-09-23 16:37:28, EDT
- $599.99 from London Drugs (New)as of 2018-09-24 04:22:08, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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