DELL CHROMEBOOK 11, $379
11.6-inch screen, 8-hour battery life, 2.9 lbs.
Want a bigger screen and keyboard than your smartphone’s? This basic model fits the bill, but is small enough to stash in your tote. GOOD TO KNOW There’s minimal storage; you can run Web-based programs (like a cloud version of Word), but can’t install some large desktop software (e.g., Excel).
SURFACE PRO 3, $999
12-inch touchscreen, 5-hour battery life, 2.5 lbs.
If you like a portable tablet, but need a keyboard for projects or note-taking, try this two-in-one—its keyboard snaps on. And it has a fast central processing unit (CPU, the “brains” of a device), especially for a two-in-one. GOOD TO KNOW Some testers found the unique touchscreen motions confusing.
ACER ASPIRE S7, $1,479
13-inch touchscreen, 5-hour battery life,…
