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
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 vs iPad Pro 2024: Which premium tablet could win?
By Tony Polanco published
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 promises to be the best Surface Pro tablet yet, but can it take down the iPad Pro 2024?
I gave Google Chrome on iPad Pro a second chance but I still prefer browsing the web on my MacBook — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
Google's various apps work well on iPadOS' version of Google Chrome, but they're not as intuitive to use as on desktop.
Microsoft Build 2024 announcements — Surface Pro 11, Surface Laptop 7, Copilot+ PCs, huge AI upgrades and latest news
By Jason England, Tony Polanco last updated
After unveiling new Surface hardware, Microsoft Build 2024 is officially here. Here are all the latest announcements.
Surface Pro 11 vs Surface Pro 9 — biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft has just unveiled the Surface Pro 11. We take a look at its main features and compare them to the Surface Pro 9.
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.
I just started reading comics on the iPad Pro OLED — and it's a game changer
By Tony Polanco last updated
Thanks to the iPad Pro's vivid OLED panel and lightweight design, it's arguably the best device to read comic books on.
I tried using the iPad Pro 2024 as a laptop for a week — it went exactly as expected
By Tony Polanco published
The iPad Pro 2024 features laptop-like performance and sports a MacBook-esque Magic Keyboard. But can it actually replace a laptop? We used the tablet as a notebook for a week to find out.
3 reasons I want the new 11-inch iPad Pro 2024 instead of the 13-inch
By Tony Polanco last updated
The 11- and 13-inch iPad Pro models offer significant upgrades over the previous model. While both are great, the 11-inch tablet is arguably the better choice.
The iPad Pro 2024 could be a legitimate laptop replacement — here's 3 reasons why
By Tony Polanco published
Rumors suggest Apple will announce the iPad Pro 2024 during its "Let Loose" event. If that happens, we'll see if the company's large tablet could potentially replace laptops.
iPad Air 2024 vs iPad Air 2022: Biggest expected upgrades
By Tony Polanco last updated
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.
Cooler Master MK770 review: This is my new favorite mechanical keyboard
By Tony Polanco published
The Cooler Master MK770 is a great all-round mechanical keyboard featuring excellent performance and plenty of style.
Apple event rumor roundup: Everything we might see on May 7
By Tony Polanco published
Apple is hosting its "Let Loose " event on May 7 and it's expected to announce new iPads and accessories. Here's a look at everything we've heard could be revealed this coming Tuesday.
This has been the worst console generation ever, but these 7 PS5 games have (almost) saved it
By Tony Polanco published
The current console generation hasn't been the greatest, but we've seen a handful of standout titles, especially on the PS5. Here are seven standouts.
The iPad Pro with M4 could be a game-changer — 3 reasons why I’m excited
By Tony Polanco published
The iPad Pro 2024 could be the very first Apple device to feature an M4 chip. If true, this rumored tablet could be an even bigger deal.
What is the best form factor for AI? Our editors couldn’t agree
By Ryan Morrison published
With the release of the Rabbit r1, panning of the Humane Pin and updates to the Meta smart glasses I decided to ask "what's the best form factor for AI?"
Apple expected to introduce new iPads on May 7 — this is the one I’m looking forward to
By Tony Polanco published
We expect Apple to announce the new iPad Pro and iPad Air at its upcoming "Let Loose" event. Though both seem exciting, one has us more stoked.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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