Tony Polanco
Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending too much time on X/Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metal concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and various independent gaming sites.
Latest articles by Tony Polanco
I just tested the MacBook Pro M4 Pro battery — and it’s the longest-lasting laptop ever
By Tony Polanco published
The new MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Pro has the longest battery life of any consumer-grade laptop we've tested. Here's how long it lasts for.
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024) review: Pro performance, epic battery life
By Tony Polanco last updated
A powerful laptop that feels like it lasts forever
Best student computer in 2024: our top picks tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
From dorm-ready desktops to slick all-in-ones for art and photography students, these are the best student computers.
The best Windows laptops in 2024: our top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
Here are some of the best Windows laptops on the market in every category, from ultraportables to gaming machines.
Kindle Colorsoft vs Kobo Clara Colour: Which is the better color e-reader?
By Tony Polanco published
The Kindle Colorsoft is the first color Kindle, but it's not the only color e-reader. How does it stack up against the Kobo Clara Colour? We discuss the pros and cons.
Best gaming laptops in 2024: our top picks tested & rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our best gaming laptops list includes great budget options as well as huge, premium powerhouses. These are the best of the best, based on hours of testing and hands-on reviews.
MacBook Air M3 vs MacBook Air M1: Should you upgrade?
By Tony Polanco last updated
The MacBook Air now has 13- and 15-inch models packing an M3 chip. That begs the question: should you upgrade from the MacBook Air M1? We help you decide.
MacBook Pro M4 vs MacBook Pro M3: Biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
MacBook Pros with M4 chips are on the way. Here are some of the biggest upgrades you can expect.
Apple M4 chip — everything you need to know
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple is allegedly going to release the first M4 computers as soon as this year, according to new reports.
Kindle Colorsoft review: I've been waiting years for this
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Kindle Colorsoft impresses thanks to its color display, elegant design and excellent features. Though expensive, this color Kindle doesn't disappoint.
The best gaming desks in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming desks offer plenty of benefits. Here are our top picks.
iMac M4 announced with Apple intelligence, nano-texture display and Thunderbolt 4 — specs, release date and price
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has just announced a new M4-driven iMac — here's what's new and when the all-in-one computer will arrive.
iPad Pro M4 (2024) review — the tablet I’ve been waiting for
By Tony Polanco last updated
The iPad Pro 2024 features a fantastic OLED display, powerful M4 performance, a thin yet solid design and incredible battery life. This is the new standard for premium tablets.
iPad mini 7 — 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
By Tony Polanco published
Should you buy or skip the new iPad mini 7? Here are some of the pros and cons.
iPad mini 7 review: The best iPad mini yet
By Tony Polanco published
The iPad mini 7 offers excellent performance and battery life while retaining its predecessor's vibrant display and portable design.
iPad mini 7 — 5 reasons I’m excited for the new iPad
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has officially unveiled the iPad mini 7, which offers several upgrades over its predecessor. Here are 5 reasons we're excited.
Amazon reveals 4 new Kindles — everything we know
By Tony Polanco last updated
Amazon has just announced four brand-new Kindle models, including a color Kindle and a Kindle Scribe that utilizes AI.
Meta Quest 3S review: The best VR headset for the money
By Tony Polanco published
The Meta Quest 3S contains many of the Quest 3’s signature features, including color passthrough, speedy performance, a compact design and robust app library — all for $299.
MacBook Air 13-inch M3 review: A small wonder
By Tony Polanco last updated
The MacBook Air 13-inch M3 isn't all that different from its predecessor but its M3 processor makes it the most powerful MacBook Air yet. This is now arguably the best Apple laptop for most people.
OnePlus Pad 2 review: The best Android tablet just got better
By Tony Polanco published
The OnePlus Pad 2 is an excellent update to the original thanks to its strong performance, bright display, booming speakers and incredible battery life.
I just switched to iPhone 16 Pro Max from iPhone 13 Pro — 7 features that make it worth upgrading
By Tony Polanco published
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is Apple's biggest and most expensive phone yet, but it's also its best. If you considered getting this phone, here are 7 reasons that make the upgrade worthwhile.
Dell XPS 13 vs. MacBook Air 13-inch M3: Which laptop is better for you?
By Tony Polanco published
Deciding between the Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Air 13-inch isn't as easy as it used to be. In this face-off, we break down each laptop's strengths and weaknesses to see which one wins.
Microsoft Copilot just got radical redesign in major update — ChatGPT-like Voice, vision and more
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft just gave Copilot a new look and a host of new features that should make the AI companion better to use.
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