Articles by Tony Polanco, Computing Writer

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 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.

Articles by: Tony Polanco

OnePlus Pad: Everything we know so far

By Tony Polanco published 7 February 23

The OnePlus Pad is the first table to come from Android phone maker OnePlus. Here's everything we know so far.

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MacBook Pro 16-inch 2023 battery life tested: This is the longest-lasting laptop ever

By Tony Polanco published 7 February 23

We've tested the new M2 Max-powered MacBook Pro 16-inch and found it's the longest lasting laptop we've ever tested.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra — 4 reasons to buy 2 reasons to skip

By Tony Polanco published 4 February 23

If you're considering getting the Samsung Book 3 Ultra, here are the pros and cons for Samsung's powerful laptop.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra vs MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023): Which laptop could win?

By Tony Polanco published 3 February 23

We compare the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra and Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023) and try to see which is right for you.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra — why I’m excited for Samsung’s most powerful laptop yet

By Tony Polanco published 2 February 23

The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra has all the makings of being one of the best laptops of 2023 — here's why I'm excited.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra hands-on — meet Samsung’s answer to the MacBook Pro

By Tony Polanco published 1 February 23

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The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra is a powerful 16-inch Windows laptop that aims to rival Apple's premium notebooks. Based on our early hands-on time, we think it could be one of 2023's best laptops.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 hands-on review

By Tony Polanco published 1 February 23

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The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 has the makings of a solid 2-in-1 laptop thanks to its powerful components and overall lightweight design.

Microsoft stops selling Windows 10 today — should you upgrade to Windows 11 now?

By Tony Polanco published 31 January 23

Today is the final day you can buy a Windows 10 license from Microsoft — here's what you need to know.

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2022) review

By Tony Polanco published 28 January 23

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 serves as both a decent laptop and tablet. Though it has middling battery life, it's a solid choice for those seeking a versatile 2-in-1.

Microsoft Edge 'Phoenix' could make me ditch Google Chrome — here’s why

By Tony Polanco published 27 January 23

Microsoft's "Phoenix" project promises to make its Edge browser more competitive with Google Chrome — here's why that's exciting.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra specs, release date, price and more

By Tony Polanco last updated 1 February 23

The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra is tipped to make an appearance at the Galaxy Unpacked event — here's all we know so far.

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 — why I’m excited for the alleged Apple M2 rival

By Tony Polanco published 25 January 23

Qualcomm's alleged Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 could be an Apple M-series rival — and that's exciting.

Forspoken review: A huge PS5 letdown

By Tony Polanco last updated 24 January 23

Forspoken should have been the start of a great, new original IP from Square-Enix. Unfortunately, its enjoyable gameplay is marred by terrible dialogue and an unlikely protagonist.

The new MacBook Pros look good but I’m waiting for M3 MacBook Air — here’s why

By Tony Polanco published 21 January 23

Recent rumors suggest that Apple may release an M3-powered MacBook Air at the end of 2023. If true, I think I'll skip the new MacBook Pros.

Windows 11 System Restore is breaking apps — what you need to know

By Tony Polanco published 19 January 23

Windows 11 users could potentially face a nasty bug when performing a System Restore. Here's what you need to know.

MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch 2023 — 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip

By Tony Polanco published 19 January 23

The MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch laptops promise to be Apple's most powerful laptops yet. But should you buy them? Here are 3 reasons you should buy them and 2 reasons why you shouldn't.

Microsoft will no longer sell Windows 10 licenses — what you need to know

By Tony Polanco published 18 January 23

Microsoft will soon stop selling Windows 10 licenses — here's how it might affect you.

Apple M2 Pro chip: Everything you need to know

By Tony Polanco last updated 23 January 23

The Apple M2 Pro chip is the newest slice of Apple silicon. Here's everything you need to know about this powerful processor.

MacBook Pro 14-inch 2023 vs 2021: The biggest upgrades

By Tony Polanco published 17 January 23

These are the main differences between the newly announced MacBook Pro 2023 and its predecessor, the MacBook Pro 2021.

MacBook Pro 16-inch 2023 release date, price, specs and more

By Tony Polanco last updated 17 January 23

Apple has just unveiled a new MacBook Pro 16-inch with the latest M2 Pro and Max Max chips — here's what you need to know.

I just tested these GaN chargers — and they’re a game changer

By Tony Polanco published 17 January 23

GaN chargers are small peripherals that can quickly charge multiple devices simultaneously. They're essential for people who own a lot of electronics.

Meta Quest Pro review: It’s awesome, but no way am I working in this thing

By Tony Polanco published 13 January 23

The Meta Quest Pro is a powerful VR headset meant to facilitate working in the metaverse. But despite its impressive features, it's far too expensive for most people.

5 most anticipated laptops of 2023

By Tony Polanco published 13 January 23

2023 could be a big year for laptops — these are the ones I'm most excited to try out as a reviewer here at Tom's Guide.

Intel just launched Core i9-13900KS — the world’s fastest CPU

By Tony Polanco published 12 January 23

The Intel Core i9-13900KS can reach a blazing 6GHz right out of the box — here's what you need to know.

5 gaming laptops I can’t wait to test in 2023

By Tony Polanco published 10 January 23

Many promising laptops were revealed at CES 2023 — these are the ones I'm most excited to try out.

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