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
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HP Omen Transcend 14 review: A stylish gaming laptop
By Tony Polanco last updated
Billed as the "world's lightest 14-inch gaming laptop," the new HP Omen Transcend 14 is a gaming laptop that doesn't look the part.
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If Xbox wants to survive, it needs a handheld — here’s 3 reasons why
By Tony Polanco published
The Xbox brand has struggled for years, but a proper gaming handheld would renew interest in the brand, ensuring its survival.
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Tom's Guide asks: What's the perfect laptop screen size?
By Alex Wawro published
From 13-inch ultraportables to 18-inch gaming juggernauts, there's a lot of different screen sizes to choose from when buying a laptop. Tom's Guide editors discuss: Which is best, and for what?
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MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 vs Dell XPS 14: Which laptop wins?
By Tony Polanco published
The Dell XPS 14 wants to take on the MacBook Pro 14-inch M3, but does it have what it takes to win? We compare the two flagship laptops to find out.
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I've been testing the HP Omen Transcend 14 — and it's my favorite gaming laptop of the year so far
By Tony Polanco last updated
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is one of the most impressive gaming laptops we've tried this year — here's why.
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What's the point in PS5 Pro if I can't play GTA 6 in 60 fps on it?
By Tony Polanco published
Reportedly leaks surrounding the PS5 Pro have made the rounds and analysts are weighing in --- with one saying Sony's rumored console might not be able to run GTA 6 at 60fps.
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How to watch all the Godzilla movies
By Tony Polanco published
Godzilla has been a film icon for 60 years and his popularity has only grown in recent years. If you want to watch or rewatch every Godzilla movie, here's where you can stream them.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 10 vs Surface Pro 9 — these are the biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
The Microsoft Surface Pro 10 promises to improve on its predecessor — here are all the major upgrades.
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How to watch the Future Games Show Spring Showcase right now
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase has arrived — here's how to watch it.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 10 — meet Microsoft’s first AI laptop
By Tony Polanco published
The Microsoft Surface Pro 10 has finally arrived. While it isn't a revolutionary refresh, its Meteor Lake chip and improved webcam are welcome additions.
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Microsoft Surface event 2024 — Surface Pro 10, Surface Laptop 6, Copilot and everything else we expect
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft will hold a digital event on March 21 focused on Windows, Copilot and Surface — this is what we expect to see.
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MacBook Pro OLED — everything we know so far
By Tony Polanco last updated
Rumors surrounding OLED MacBook Pros have been ramping up recently — here's what we've heard.
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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is helping me mourn the loss of Akira Toriyama
By Tony Polanco published
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot might not be a great game but it's an excellent interpretation of the series' world — and a fantastic way to honor the late Akira Toriyama.
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I wanted to like the MSI Claw — and then I tested it
By Tony Polanco published
The MSI Claw is now available. Though there's a lot to like about it, the handheld doesn't yet live up to its potential — here's why.
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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.
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LG Gram Pro 2-in-1 hands-on review — this is World Record light
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe LG Gram Pro 2-in-1 is an elegant feather-weight device that could become our favorite convertible yet, based on our initial impressions.
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Which MacBook M3 should you buy? Here's your options
By Tony Polanco published
With the release of the MacBook Air 13-inch M3 and MacBook Air 15-inch M3, Apple’s latest MacBooks all pack the company’s M3 processor. But which one is right for you? We'll help you decide.
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Tom's Guide asks: Are gaming laptops still worth it in 2024?
By Alex Wawro published
As price tags climb ever higher, we wonder: are gaming laptops still worth it?
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I just smelled the AI future of video games — and it’s very weird
By Tony Polanco published
GameScent is one of the strangest gaming peripherals we've ever tested — here's what we think of this unique AI-driven device.
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MacBook Air M3 — 3 reasons to buy and 1 big reason to skip
By Tony Polanco last updated
The MacBook Air M3 is the most powerful MacBook Air yet, but should you buy it? Here are some reasons for and against
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I review laptops for a living — and this is now the MacBook I recommend to most people
By Tony Polanco published
New MacBook Air M3 laptops have arrived, but there's another choice for those who want a MacBook Air with excellent performance for the money.
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Dragon's Dogma 2 hands-on preview: The RPG I didn’t know I wanted
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedDragon's Dogma 2 offers you the chance to explore a vibrant RPG world where decisions have true consequences. Our brief hands-on time with the game makes us yearn for more.
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MSI Claw: Specs, design, interface and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
With its Intel Meteor Lake chip and promises of long battery life, the MSI Claw could be the next major rival for the Steam Deck.