Tony Polanco

Tony Polanco

Computing Writer

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 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.


Articles by: Tony Polanco

Meta Quest 3 hands-on featuring headset and controllers

Meta Quest 3 hands-on review: I'm surprised how good this is

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The Meta Quest 3 delivers a thinner and lighter design, faster performance and more intuitive controls but for a higher price.

iPad Air 5

I test tablets for a living — 3 I'd buy and 1 I'd skip

By Tony Polanco published

A great tablet can make your digital life even better. Here are three of my favorite slates and one I'd avoid.

Microsoft Copilot

I thought Microsoft Copilot was an AI gimmick — but this changed my mind

By Tony Polanco published

Microsoft Copilot wants to be the ultimate AI assistant — here's what it can do.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 hands-on review: Lighter than Air

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The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 releases in October and seems poised to take on the MacBook Air. Here are our initial hands-on impressions of Microsoft's laptop.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty review — The redemption arc is complete

By Tony Polanco published

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is not only a phenomenal expansion, but it completes the core game's redemption arc.

Apple Magic Mouse

Apple needs to fix this one thing with the USB-C Magic Mouse

By Tony Polanco published

A recent report claims Apple will add USB-C charging to many of its devices, including the Magic Mouse. If true that's great, the company also needs to address this long-standing design flaw.

Apple Magic Mouse

Eureka! Apple will finally update its Magic Mouse to USB-C and ditch Lightning

By Tony Polanco published

A new report claims Apple will (finally) update the Magic Mouse and other peripherals with USB-C — here's what we know.

Samsung Odyssey Neo G9

Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 hands-on review

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The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is one of the largest gaming monitors we've ever experienced. Here are our initial impressions.

iPhone 15 Pro in Natural Titanium

I don't need a new iPhone 15 Pro but I'm getting one anyway — here's why

By Tony Polanco published

I've owned an iPhone 13 Pro for a year and a half but this one crucial iPhone 15 feature is going to get me to upgrade.

HP Spectre Fold

HP’s new 3-in-1 laptop costs a ridiculous $5,000

By Tony Polanco published

The HP Spectre Fold impresses thanks to its multiple use cases but the new device demands a steep price.

Thunderbolt 5 cable from Intel promo video

Thunderbolt 5 promises faster charging and more — here’s what we know

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Thunderbolt 5 promises significant advantages over Thunderbolt 4.

MacBook Air M2 2022

Doh! M3 MacBooks reportedly delayed until next year

By Tony Polanco published

Rumors have long suggested we'd get M3 MacBooks in October 2023. However, a new rumor claims otherwise. Here's what we know.

The Division Resurgence

iPhone 15 Pro gets ray tracing — all the games coming to the new iPhone

By Tony Polanco published

Apple has just announced a slew of big games coming to iPhone 15 — here's what you can expect.

Corsair Xeneon Flex

Corsair Xeneon Flex review: Behind the curve

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Weird flex

Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin's Creed Mirage hands-on preview

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Assassin's Creed Mirage is a return to form for Ubisoft's long-running action-adventure game franchise. Based on what we've played, it has the potential to be one of the best entries in years.

Logitech Reach

The Logitech Reach could be the webcam of the year — here’s why

By Tony Polanco published

The newly announced Logitech Reach articulating camera might be the best thing to happen to webcams yet — here's what we know.

Alienware m18 review unit on desk running Cyberpunk 2077

I test gaming laptops for a living — 3 I'd pick and 1 I'd skip

By Tony Polanco published

Gaming laptops can be just as useful as a big gaming rig. Here are three machines I'd recommend and one I'd avoid.

Corsair Xeneon Flex

I just tested the strangest OLED gaming monitor of the year

By Tony Polanco last updated

The Corsair Xeneon Flex ticks all the right boxes for a gaming monitor, but its signature feature is too cumbersome for me — here's why.

Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest Pro composite image

Watch out, Apple Vision Pro — Meta and LG teaming up on new Quest Pro headset

By Tony Polanco last updated

A new report claims that Meta and LG are partnering for the next Meta Quest Pro — here's what we know.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review unit on a desk

The 3 best gaming laptops that are also great for work

By Tony Polanco published

If you're looking for a great gaming laptop that's equally adept for work, we've got three fantastic suggestions — along with an honorable mention.

Lenovo Legion Go

The Legion Go looks like a Steam Deck killer — but it needs this one thing

By Tony Polanco published

We're impressed by the Lenovo Legion Go so far but it needs to nail down this one aspect to truly put it above the competition.

Lenovo Legion 9i

The Lenovo Legion 9i is a liquid-cooled gaming laptop I actually want

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The Lenovo Legion 9i packs powerful components and an innovative liquid cooling system into its svelte chassis. Here are our initial impressions.

Lenovo Legion Go

I just tried the new Lenovo Legion Go — and it could beat the Steam Deck

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The Lenovo Legion Go is the latest gaming handheld seeking to overthrow the Steam Deck. Here's what it's like to use one.

MacBook Air M2 2022

New M3 MacBooks reportedly skipping Apple September event — here's what we know

By Tony Polanco published

According to a new report, Apple won't announce M3 MacBooks during its upcoming September 12 event. Here's what we've heard.

iPad Pro 2022

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.

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