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
I’ve been a PlayStation fan for over 20 years — here’s why I’m skipping the PS5 Pro
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro promises to be the most advanced PlayStation console yet, but even lifelong fans might want to hold off on buying one.
PS5 Pro — 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro should be the best PlayStation yet, but should you buy it? We detail reasons you might want to get this system along with a couple of reasons why you might not.
The best gaming mouse pad in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Pick up one of the best gaming mouse pads to help keep both your mouse and your desk pristine.
How much RAM do I need? Here's how to know
By Tony Polanco last updated
RAM is a vital component of your computer, and knowing how much you require is essential. Here, we explain how much RAM you really need.
PS5 Pro announced — release date, specs, price and preorders
By Tony Polanco published
Sony has officially announced the PS5 Pro — here's what it can do and how much it will cost.
Google Chrome just got 3 big upgrades for dealing with tabs — here's what's new
By Tony Polanco published
Google has just announced several updates and features coming to Chrome that will make it easier for you to organize and access your tabs across your phone or PC.
iPad Pro vs MacBook Air: What should you buy?
By Tony Polanco last updated
The iPad Pro is more of a laptop replacement than ever, but is it better than the MacBook Air?
PS5 technical showcase set for September 10 — PS5 Pro launch looks imminent
By Tony Polanco published
Sony has just announced a PS5 technical showcase livestream for September 10. Could we finally get our first glimpse of the rumored PS5 Pro?
Best of IFA 2024: Our 12 top gadgets from the show
By Jason England, Kate Kozuch, Tony Polanco last updated
IFA 2024 gave companies from around the world the chance to show off their latest wares. Here are the 11 best gadgets of the show.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 hands-on review: A stunning Lunar Lake laptop
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 is one of the first Lunar Lake laptops and promises to give Qualcomm and Apple notebooks competition in performance and battery life.
We just benchmarked the Snapdragon X Plus — this is a big deal for budget laptops
By Tony Polanco last updated
Qualcomm's new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus processor seems promising for budget laptops, based on these performance test results - here's why.
Snapdragon X Plus — release date, AI features, specs and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus promises to deliver faster AI performance over its competitors — here's what we know.
LG UltraGear 32GS95UE-B review — it’s like two gaming monitors in one
By Tony Polanco published
240Hz or 480Hz? Why not both?
Intel Lunar Lake — release date, performance, AI enhancements and more
By Tony Polanco published
Intel unveiled more information about its upcoming Lunar Lake laptop chip — Qualcomm and Apple are on notice.
This 3-in-1 MagSafe charger is the one gadget I can't leave home without — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
The ESR HaloLock MagSafe foldable charger is the ultimate travel companion for keeping your Apple devices charged.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series: Price, specs and everything we know
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards are the company's most powerful GPUs yet — here's what you need to know.
I review laptops for a living — and this is now the MacBook I recommend to most people
By Tony Polanco last updated
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.
LG will soon unleash a 480Hz OLED gaming monitor — its fastest yet
By Tony Polanco published
Need a super-fast gaming monitor? LG's upcoming 27-inch 480Hz OLED monitor should help you gain a competitive edge.
I’ve waited over 20 years for the Marvel vs. Capcom collection — and it’s even better than I expected
By Tony Polanco published
The upcoming Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics brings together the company's sprite-based fighters. Here's why it's one of the best collections around.
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review: Dual-screen done right
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Yoga Book 9i packs two 13-inch OLED displays in one laptop for the ultimate in multitasking for a very high price.
Act fast! This RTX 4070 gaming laptop is on sale for $300 off
By Tony Polanco published
The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 has all the features you'd want in a gaming laptop — and it's on sale now for a limited time.
This OLED gaming monitor has one of the coolest features I’ve ever seen
By Tony Polanco published
Most gaming monitors tend to have similar features but this device from LG does something few others can.
I test mice for a living — this is the one I couldn’t work without
By Tony Polanco published
There is no mouse quite like the Logitech MX Master 3S — here's why it's such an indispensable device for work.
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