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

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is on sale for its lowest price ever in this Black Friday deal — don’t wait!
By Tony Polanco published
This Black Friday gaming monitor deal slashes $230 off the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

PS5 Pro Black Friday deals — 7 products that will level up your gaming
By Tony Polanco published
With Black Friday sales underway, now is the time to save on products to elevate your PS5 Pro gaming experience.

The new M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is already $200 off before Black Friday — don't miss this Apple deal
By Tony Polanco last updated
Black Friday is still over a week away but you don't have to wait to get the new M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch for $200 right now.

Control Ultimate Edition is finally coming to Mac — and I couldn’t be more excited
By Tony Polanco published
Control Ultimate Edition arrives on Mac in early 2025 and will take full advantage of M3 and M4 Macs.

I just spent 2 weeks with the PS5 Pro — here's what I like and what I don't
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro is Sony's best console yet, but is it worth the $700 asking price? This is what we think after 2 weeks of using the system.

Lego Horizon Adventures is way better than I expected — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
Lego Horizon Adventures combines the adorable nature of Lego games and the tactical combat of Horizon to deliver a surprisingly compelling family-friendly experience that anyone can enjoy.

Corsair One i500 review — small PC, big performance
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Corsair One i500 might be small but it delivers excellent gaming performance thanks to its high-end specs. Though expensive and hard to upgrade, it’s one of the best gaming PCs around.

PS5 Pro: 3 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro is here and it's the most powerful PlayStation system yet. Here are 3 reasons to buy the new console and 3 reasons to skip it.

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

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.

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.

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.
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