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
Stellar Blade is even better than I expected — it’s a must-own PS5 exclusive
By Tony Polanco published
Stellar Blade is a must-own PS5 exclusive featuring phenomenal graphics, precise combat, varied gameplay and a captivating narrative.
Snapdragon X Elite release date, specs, AI features and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite mobile CPU platform could be the next big thing for laptops — here's everything you need to know.
Snapdragon X Plus — release date, AI features, specs and more
By Tony Polanco published
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus promises to deliver faster AI performance over its competitors — here's what we know.
Alienware x14 hands-on review: Thinnest Alienware ever has serious RTX 30 power
By Tony Polanco last updated
Not yet ratedThe Alienware x14 is a slick and powerful gaming laptop that's great for most users looking for a device that's both powerful and portable.
iPad Pro 2024 rumors: release date, price, specs and upgrades
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple hasn't officially announced the iPad Pro 2024 but sources claim the premium tablet could offer some significant upgrades — here's what we know.
iPad Air 2024: Rumored release date, specs, design and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
After taking a year off from releasing iPads, Apple looks set to unveil the revamped iPad Air on Tuesday, May 7. Here's what we know about it so far.
Best surge protector in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
A high-quality unit can protect your devices from potential surges. These are the best you can buy.
Keyboard and mouse vs controller: What’s better for playing games?
By Jason England published
It's the ultimate decider between console gamers and the PC master race — is it better to play games with a keyboard and mouse or controller?
iPad mini 7 — 3 reasons I'm excited for Apple’s new tiny tablet
By Tony Polanco published
The iPad mini 7 is expected to be released later this year — here are 3 reasons to get excited.
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra review — this is now my favorite Windows laptop
By Tony Polanco published
Bigger is better
Meletrix Boog75 review — a gaming keyboard with style to spare
By Tony Polanco published
This heavy keyboard isn’t messing around
iPad Pro 2024 — 5 biggest expected upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
The iPad Pro 2024 could be here as soon as May — here are the 5 biggest upgrades we expect to see, based on rumors.
Apple M4 chip — everything you need to know
By Tony Polanco published
Apple is allegedly going to release the first M4 computers as soon as this year, according to a new report.
Windows 11 'Moment 5' update is live — here’s the biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
Windows 11 update KB5036893 introduces several quality-of-life and security updates — here's everything you can expect.
Best iPad cases 2024
By Jordan Palmer 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.
Dell XPS 14 review: What the XPS Plus should have been
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Dell XPS 14 strikes a nice balance between portability and power for the redesigned XPS laptop line. Though it boldly borrows the XPS 13 Plus' divisive aesthetic, it’s a fantastic Windows laptop.
What keyboard should you buy? Here's our editors' top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Tom's Guide computing team has varied opinions on which keyboards they like to use. In this article, they answer the crucial question: "What's your preferred type of keyboard?"
I read manga on a Kindle Paperwhite vs. iPad mini 6 for a week — there’s a clear winner
By Tony Polanco published
The Kindle Paperwhite and iPad mini 6 are excellent reading devices but which one is better for reading manga?
The best Android tablets in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Our guide to the best Android tablets offers a curated list of the top iPad alternatives.
Snapdragon X Elite could crush Intel chips in laptops — here's why
By Tony Polanco last updated
This could be a game-changer
iPad Air 2024 vs iPad Air 2022: Biggest expected upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has yet to officially announce the iPad Air 2024, but rumors suggest we could see a new tablet soon. Here's a look at potential iPad Air 2024 vs iPad Air 2022 differences.
Is the MacBook Air M1 still worth buying in 2024?
By Tony Polanco last updated
The MacBook Air M1 might be old but it's still a laptop worth buying in 2024. Here's why.
The best gaming mouse pad in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Pick up one of the best gaming mouse pads to help keep both your mouse and your desk pristine.