Internet connectivity is central to the nomadic experience for many people, and mobile devices are how they use the net.

Because of their pocketability, low power consumption, and omnipresence phones are often the main mobile device.

Laptop and notebook are often used interchangeably, although notebook usually refers to a lighter, less-powerful device.

Chromebooks are Google products that have minimal “hard drive” and are intended mainly as always-connected cloud devices.

Netbooks are very small notebooks that can often be carried in a cargo pocket.