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
Epic Black Friday OLED TV deal slashes $1,200 off the LG C4 — the perfect TV for your new PS5 Pro
By Tony Polanco published
Looking for the perfect TV for your new PS5 Pro? This Black Friday OLED TV deal will save you $1,200.
The best cheap gaming headsets in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Get a competitive edge on a budget with the best cheap gaming headsets.
I review keyboards for a living — here's 9 Black Friday mechanical keyboard deals I recommend
By Tony Polanco last updated
Black Friday isn't here yet but you can save big on some amazing mechanical keyboards right now.
Black Friday iPad deals 2024: save big on iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro
By Tony Polanco last updated
You can find some great early Black Friday iPad deals right now! Here are the best sales I recommend right now.
Best iPad cases in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Apple iPad remains one of the best tablets on the market, and you’ll want to keep it safe with one of the best Apple iPad cases.
The best wireless gaming mouse in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Our best wireless gaming mouse selections include both budget and premium options from SteelSeries, Redragon, Alienware and more.
The best gaming keyboard in 2024: Tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming keyboard can make a huge difference in both PC gaming and everyday productivity.
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.
The best iPad 2024 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
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.
The best PC game controllers in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best PC game controllers are ideal for playing a wide variety of games from shooters to platformers to RPGs.
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.
The best mechanical keyboards in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.
I'm a lifelong gamer and here's my top 5 Black Friday gaming laptop deals now
By Tony Polanco published
Black Friday is almost here, which means you can save on some incredible gaming laptops right now. These are my top 5 picks.
The best gaming PCs in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming PCs for every budget are here, including console-sized PCs and high-end rigs that are VR ready.
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.
Act fast! Save nearly $100 off the new Apple iMac M4 in early Black Friday deal
By Tony Polanco published
Amazon has sliced the new Apple iMac M4's price ahead of Black Friday. Here's why you should buy this all-in-one computer.
PS5 Pro vs PS5: The 3 biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro is the most powerful PlayStation yet, but should you upgrade from the PS5? Here are the biggest upgrades the PS5 Pro features.
The best MacBook accessories for 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Here are the best accessories you can buy for your MacBook, including chargers, stands, headphones and more.
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
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