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
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.
The best handheld gaming consoles in 2024
By Jason England last updated
With the best handheld gaming consoles, you can play excellent games anywhere, whether you’re looking for action, puzzle or strategy games.
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.
Best laptop stands in 2024: our top picks
By Tony Polanco published
Whether you need a little boost for better ergonomics or want a 360-degree rotating workstation for peak productivity, the best laptop stands can help you work more comfortably.
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.
Last chance! These 6 Prime Day iPad deals are still on sale
By Tony Polanco last updated
Amazon's October Prime Day may have officially ended, but most of those iPad discounts are still available.
Don't wait! These Amazon Prime Day gaming monitor deals are still available and up to $700 off
By Tony Polanco last updated
Amazon Prime Day is over but you can still save big right now on some of the best gaming monitors.
These 15 Prime Day laptop deals are still running — and they are better than Black Friday
By Tony Polanco last updated
Prime Day may be over, but these 15 laptop deals clearly didn't get the memo — prices so low they're Black Friday-worthy.
Don't wait! My favorite mechanical keyboard for MacBooks is over $50 off during Prime Day
By Tony Polanco published
Prime Day is almost over but you can still save big on this fantastic mechanical keyboard for MacBooks.
I’ve tested all of Apple’s MacBooks on sale for October Prime Day — here’s the 5 you should actually buy
By Tony Polanco published
Amazon Prime Day sees reduced prices for some of the best MacBooks. Here are 5 MacBooks you should buy.
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.
My favorite ultrawide gaming monitor is now on sale for $900 off for Prime Day
By Tony Polanco published
This insane Prime Day deal slashes $900 off the awesome Samsung Odyssey Neo G9.
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.
Score! I found 5 Prime Day gaming laptop deals already up to $400 off
By Tony Polanco last updated
The October Prime Day sales event kicks off on Tuesday but you don't have to wait to save big on gaming laptops. Here are 5 deals we recommend right now.
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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