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
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.
Best cheap gaming mouse in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best cheap gaming mouse depends on your PC setup, your hand shape and your gaming preferences.
My favorite iPad Air is $50 off ahead of Prime Day — and it’s ready for Apple Intelligence
By Tony Polanco published
Amazon Prime Day is happening soon but you can save big on the iPad Air M2 right now.
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.
Dell XPS 13 (Lunar Lake) vs. Dell XPS 13 (Snapdragon X Elite): Which laptop should you buy?
By Tony Polanco published
Same design, but different strengths and weaknesses for these laptops
The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 tablets are AI-ready — and they’ll be here soon
By Tony Polanco published
Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10 Plus — here's what you need to know.
Dell XPS 13 (Lunar Lake) review: The world’s first tandem OLED laptop won me over
By Tony Polanco last updated
The new Dell XPS 13 with Lunar Lake doesn't offer exceptional performance or battery life but its compatibility with x86 apps and its gorgeous tandem OLED make it worth considering.
Meta Quest 3S vs Meta Quest 3: What’s different?
By Tony Polanco published
The Meta Quest 3S promises many of the Quest 3's core features, only at a reduced price. Here are the main differences between the two headsets.
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