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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best iPad cases 2024
By Tony Polanco 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 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.
Meta Quest 3S: Price, release date, features, specs and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Meta Quest 3S has been announced and promises to deliver the core experience of the Meta Quest 3 at a more affordable price.
I review gaming laptops for a living — and I’d recommend these 7 over a PS5 Pro
By Tony Polanco published
A gaming laptop has more to offer than a PS5 Pro — these are 7 machines worth considering over Sony's console.
Best keyboards in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best keyboards for school or home use, including wired and wireless keyboards.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection is awesome on the ROG Ally X — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
The Asus ROG Ally is arguably the best way to play Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection on the go.
iPadOS 18 is live now — how to download and 5 features I'd try first
By Tony Polanco last updated
iPadOS 18 has officially launched. This is how you download it, along with some of the features you should try first.
iPadOS 18 review: The best iPadOS update yet
By Tony Polanco last updated
iPadOS 18 brings a handful of Apple Intelligence features and a host of customization options, making this a more personalized iPad experience.
iPadOS 18: Everything you need to know
By Tony Polanco last updated
iPadOS 18 promises to be the best yet thanks to several new features that make using the tablet feel more intuitive.
I’ve been a PlayStation fan for over 20 years — here’s why I’m skipping the PS5 Pro
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro promises to be the most advanced PlayStation console yet, but even lifelong fans might want to hold off on buying one.
PS5 Pro — 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro should be the best PlayStation yet, but should you buy it? We detail reasons you might want to get this system along with a couple of reasons why you might not.
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.
How much RAM do I need? Here's how to know
By Tony Polanco last updated
RAM is a vital component of your computer, and knowing how much you require is essential. Here, we explain how much RAM you really need.
PS5 Pro announced — release date, specs, price and preorders
By Tony Polanco published
Sony has officially announced the PS5 Pro — here's what it can do and how much it will cost.
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