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
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid hands-on review: Android tablet meets Windows laptop
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is a unique device that combines an Android tablet and a Windows laptop into one.
Laptops are exciting again — here's 7 laptops I can't wait for in 2024
By Tony Polanco published
2024 will see the launch of several laptops worth keeping an eye on — here are 7 laptops to look out for.
Nvidia AI NPCs freak me out but they might be the next big thing for video games
By Tony Polanco published
Nvidia demoed its AI-powered NPC tech at CES 2024 and this could be the future of video games.
Wheely-X is the wheelchair treadmill I’ve always wanted — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
The Wheely-X combines mobility and gaming to make exercising more fun for wheelchair users.
I just tried the best mechanical keyboard at CES 2024
By Tony Polanco published
The Epomaker DynaTab 75X mechanical keyboard is one of the coolest products we've seen at CES 2024 so far.
The 9 best laptops of CES 2024
By Tony Polanco published
CES 2024 has no shortage of laptop announcements — here are 9 of the best laptops we've seen at the convention.
MSI Claw hands-on review: Meet the next Steam Deck rival
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe MSI Claw is the latest gaming handheld looking to topple the Steam Deck. Given what we know, this Meteor Lake device could emerge victorious.
Dell XPS 16 hands-on review: A super-sized XPS 13 Plus
By Tony Polanco last updated
Not yet ratedThe new Dell XPS 16 features the same design as the XPS 13 Plus... for better or worse. Here are our initial impressions of Dell's upcoming laptop.
MacBooks in 2024: MacBook Air M3, new cheap MacBook and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple just released MacBook Pros with M3 chips, but will the MacBook Air line receive the new processor in 2024? Here's what we've heard about MacBooks in 2024.
iPads in 2024: OLED iPad Pro, new iPad Air and more
By Tony Polanco published
Apple didn't release new iPads in 2023 but it seems the company plans to update all its tablets in 2024 — here's everything we've heard so far.
I review gaming hardware and this was my favorite non-Steam Deck handheld of 2023
By Tony Polanco published
The Steam Deck is arguably the best gaming handheld out there but it faced stiff competition in 2023. Of all the Steam Deck rivals released this year, this was my favorite one.
The first 5 games you should play on your new Xbox Series X
By Tony Polanco published
The Xbox Series X has a wide range of both first and third-party games to play — here are the first 5 you need to check out.
5 must-have accessories for your new MacBook
By Tony Polanco published
If you just got a new MacBook, you'll want some essential accessories to help you get the most out of it. Here are 5 must-have accessories for your MacBook.
I test laptops for a living — and these are my 3 favorite laptops of 2023
By Tony Polanco published
Of all the laptops I tested and reviewed in 2023, the MacBook Pro 16-inch with M3 Max, Dell XPS 15 OLED and Lenovo Yoga Book 9i impressed me the most.
Battle of the gaming handhelds: Which system should you buy?
By Tony Polanco published
There are more gaming handhelds than ever before, which could make it hard to pick the best one. We discuss the best machines on the market to help you decide which one is best for you.
Which iPad should you buy this holiday?
By Tony Polanco published
With the holidays underway, now is the best time to buy an iPad. We'll help you find the right iPad for your needs.
Which MacBook should you buy this holiday? Here’s your cheat sheet
By Tony Polanco published
With the holiday season well underway, now is the best time to get a new MacBook for yourself or a loved one. We help you decide which is the best one to get.
Qualcomm says its Snapdragon X Elite is faster than Apple M3
By Tony Polanco published
According to a recent demo, Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon X Elite chip is 21% faster than the Apple M3 chip.
3 reasons why I’m excited to try Intel Meteor Lake laptops
By Tony Polanco published
A handful of laptops featuring the new Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" chips have hit the market, and our computing writer is looking forward to putting their AI features to the test.
Intel Meteor Lake ‘AI laptops’ have landed — here’s 5 you can buy right now
By Tony Polanco published
Intel launched its Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" and there's a handful of laptops sporting the new processor — here are the ones you can buy now.
MSI Prestige 16 AI EVO hands-on: This AI laptop could be a game-changer
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe MSI Prestige 16 AI series of laptops could herald the future of AI-driven notebooks...or they could simply be more of the same.
Windows 12 vs Windows 11: 3 biggest rumored upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
Windows 12 hasn't been officially announced but rumors suggest it could offer a significant upgrade over Windows 11. Here are 3 big rumored upgrades.
HP Spectre Fold review — the best foldable laptop yet costs a fortune
By Tony Polanco published
The HP Spectre Fold offers three devices in one: a laptop, tablet and desktop. While promising, the steep $4,999 asking price and unimpressive performance makes this a hard sell.