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 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
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.
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