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

I just tested the HP EliteBoard G1a — and it’s like a modern Commodore 64
By Tony Polanco last updated
The HP EliteBoard G1a might look like a keyboard, but it's actually a full Windows PC. While unique and functional, it's for niche use cases.

We gave this RTX 5070 gaming laptop 4.5 out of 5 stars in our review — and it's $500 off right now with a 15-inch OLED display, 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage
By Tony Polanco published
The Lenovo Legion 5i is one of our favorite mid-range gaming laptops, and it's on sale for $500 off right now at B&H Photo.

Best computers in 2026: Our 7 top picks after 500+ hours of testing
By Darragh Murphy last updated
The best computers for every use and price range, from pocket-sized mini PCs to all-in-one desktops and powerful gaming PCs.

Steam Controller launch live — hands-on report, and latest stock updates from Valve
By Rory Mellon last updated
Valve's new Steam Controller launches today, and we've got the latest news, hands-on impressions, and the important buying information.

I test gaming laptops all year — here are the only 7 I recommend in 2026
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Looking to upgrade your PC setup with a gaming laptop? Our guide will help you find the right machine, with reviews and test scores from experts.

Apple MacBook Ultra: Everything we know so far
By Tony Polanco published
Rumors suggest that the MacBook Ultra could be a higher-end laptop than the MacBook Pro. Here's everything we've heard about this laptop so far.

I’ve been gaming for 25 years and these are the best PC controllers in 2026 worth your money
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Give your PC the controller it deserves when playing FPS, RPGs, platformers and more with the best PC controllers worth your money.

I just tested the new Steam Controller — and it's the only PC gamepad I'll ever need
By Tony Polanco published
Editor's ChoiceThe Steam Controller is arguably the best PC game controller for Steam users, thanks to its ergonomic design and high degree of customization.

I just spent 48 hours with the Steam Controller — here's my honest verdict
By Tony Polanco published
I tested the Steam Controller for 48 hours to see if it lives up to the hype. Here's what I think of Valve's latest peripheral.

I just tested this $5,500 dual-screen gaming laptop with RTX 5090 power — here's what happened when I ran two games at once
By Tony Polanco published
Is the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo worth $5,500? I tested this dual-screen gaming laptop by running two games simultaneously to see if it’s a beast or just a gimmick.

I just tested the world’s fastest OLED gaming monitor — and its refresh rates are insane
By Tony Polanco published
RecommendedThe LG UltraGear 27GX79B-B impresses with its high refresh rates. While it’s fast and offers high HDR brightness, it’s only for competitive gamers.

Nvidia RTX 5070 laptop GPU gets 12GB VRAM — here’s why it's a game-changer
By Tony Polanco published
Nvidia has officially announced the RTX 5070 laptop GPU with 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM. This could be a huge win for mid-range gaming laptops.

I'm a lifelong gamer, and I can't wait to try the Steam Controller — 3 reasons why
By Tony Polanco published
The Steam Controller arrives on May 4, and I can't wait to try it. Here are the top 3 reasons why this could be the best PC game controller yet.

Steam Controller reviews are in: 'I can’t imagine playing my PC games with anything else'
By Tony Polanco published
The first reviews of the Steam Controller have gone live. Here's what tech reviewers have to say about Valve's latest peripheral.

I played Saros for a week and it still didn’t make me a roguelike convert
By Tony Polanco published
I really wanted to like Saros, but after a week of play, this beautiful PS5 roguelite still couldn’t win me over. A must-buy for Returnal fans, but it's not for me.

'At this level, those numbers aren’t for us gamers': Why 720Hz gaming monitors might be overkill
By Tony Polanco published
Are insanely high refresh rates for gaming monitors worth it? We asked experts if they provide real benefits for gamers or if it's just manufacturers flexing.

PS5 vs. PS5 Pro: Which console should you buy in 2026?
By Tony Polanco published
After Sony’s latest PS5 price hikes, which console should you buy: base PS5 or PS5 Pro? We compare new prices, performance, gaming PCs, and whether to wait for PS6.

The Acer Swift 16 AI’s touchpad is just too large, but its performance and OLED display won me over
By Tony Polanco published
RecommendedThe Acer Swift 16 AI delivers stellar performance and battery life in one of the lightest 16-inch notebooks. Its large touchpad can be gimmicky, but the laptop’s strengths mostly override its faults.

Panther Lake handhelds could put AMD on notice, but there’s a big hurdle to overcome
By Tony Polanco published
Rumors claim that Intel could unveil its reported Panther Lake handheld chips during Computex 2026. While that's exciting, there's one huge potential catch.

Watch out, AMD — Intel’s Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme handheld chips expected for Computex reveal
By Tony Polanco published
A new report from VideoCardz claims that Intel will officially announce its Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme handheld chips during Computex 2026. Here's what we know.

Buying a laptop in 2026 is complicated — here's a survival guide to help you make the best choice
By Tony Polanco published
Buying a laptop in 2026 is complicated thanks to the ongoing RAM crisis. Here are some tips to help you decide whether to buy a new laptop now or wait.

I just tested this $349 Alienware gaming monitor — and it's so good that I'm buying 2 for myself
By Tony Polanco published
Editor's ChoiceThe Alienware AW2726DM delivers thanks to its smooth performance and sharp OLED display. For $349, it's the best value gaming monitor right now.

I just tested the $599 MacBook Neo vs a $799 Windows laptop — and Apple still blows it away
By Tony Polanco last updated
We compare the MacBook Neo against the HP Omnibook 5 Flip to see which laptop is the better value.
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