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 played Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls and it could be my next big fighting game — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
The Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls closed beta gave us a taste of what to expect from the upcoming fighting game. Here's what I thought of the experience.

Act fast! The MacBook Air 15-inch M4 is on sale for its lowest price ever
By Tony Polanco published
Right now, the 15-inch MacBook Air M4 is $200 off at Amazon. That's the lowest price ever for this laptop!

I bought Silksong just because of the hype — here's my impressions after the opening hours
By Tony Polanco published
The entire gaming community is talking about Hollow Knight: Silksong, so I decided to buy the game to see what all the hype is about. Here's what I think.

I just saw Lenovo's wild laptop concept that can rotate from landscape to portrait mode — and I want one now
By Tony Polanco last updated
During IFA 2025, Lenovo unveiled the ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept, which is a 14-inch laptop with a rotatable display.

Lenovo just unveiled a concept that combines a laptop stand with a USB dock
By Tony Polanco published
During IFA 2025, the company unveiled the Lenovo Smart Motion Concept, which is more than a simple laptop stand.

Act fast! This RTX 5060 gaming laptop is $500 off for a limited time
By Tony Polanco published
Right now, B&H Photo is selling a Lenovo Legion 5i RTX 5060 gaming laptop for $500 off. This is a limited-time deal, so you'll want to act fast!

Lenovo Legion Go 2 images just leaked — here’s what they tell us
By Tony Polanco published
Reported leaked images of the Lenovo Legion Go 2 reveal many of the upcoming handheld's key specs and features.

I review monitors for a living — and these are 11 Labor Day deals I recommend
By Tony Polanco last updated
Labor Day is almost here, which means you can save a lot of money when shopping for a new monitor. Here are some of the best sales happening right now.

I test gaming monitors for a living — here’s what I think of Reddit’s top recommendations
By Tony Polanco published
I test gaming monitors for a living, so I decided to go on Reddit to see what its community thought were the best products in this category. Here's what I think of their choices.

The Corsair Xeneon Edge is One of the Most Unique Touch Displays I’ve Seen — Here’s What it Can Do
By Tony Polanco published
Corsair just released the Xeneon Edge 14.5-inch touchscreen monitor. Here's everything this unique peripheral can do.

3 Expert Tips for Buying a Student Laptop That Will Actually Get You Through School
By Tony Polanco published
There are many factors to consider when buying a laptop for school. Here are 3 important things you should know.

Whoa! Dell Just Slashed $400 Off This RTX 5060 Alienware Laptop
By Tony Polanco published
You can buy the new Alienware 16 Aurora gaming laptop for $400 off in this epic early Labor Day sale.

I Test iPads for a Living — 13 Labor Day Deals I’d Buy With My Own Money
By Tony Polanco published
Labor Day is almost here, and we're seeing all current iPad models get reduced prices. Here are some iPad sales worth checking out.

5 Early Labor Day Gaming Laptop Sales Worth Your Money
By Tony Polanco published
Labor Day is still a few days away, but you don't have to wait to find some incredible gaming laptop deals. Here are 5 sales worth checking out right now.

Whoa! The M3 iPad Air Just Hit its Lowest Price Yet in Epic Early Labor Day Sale
By Tony Polanco published
The 11-inch M3 iPad Air just received its biggest price drop ever. Here's why you need to take advantage of this early Labor Day sale.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance are Excellent Modern Takes on Two Classic Franchises — and I Can’t Get Enough
By Tony Polanco published
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance masterfully resurrect their respective franchises. Here's why you need to play both of these games right now.

Score! Save $200 with this Early Labor Day RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop Deal
By Tony Polanco published
If you're looking for an RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop, Best Buy just slashed $200 off the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S in this early Labor Day sale.

I was skeptical about the ROG Xbox Ally, but this one feature has me excited
By Tony Polanco published
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally might finally fix one of the biggest issues many have had with Windows handhelds.

Best of Gamescom 2025: The top 7 gadgets and games we couldn’t stop playing
By Darragh Murphy published
From Nvidia GeForce Now to Resident Evil Requiem, here’s our top picks

I'm a diehard Metal Gear fan and Snake Eater Delta is the perfect remake of my all-time favorite game
By Tony Polanco published
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater masterfully resurrects a beloved classic thanks to its updated graphics and controls. It’s a fresh take that stays true to the original.

Act fast! This Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop is now $600 off
By Tony Polanco published
The HP Omen Max 16 is currently on sale for $600 off. Here's why you should consider buying this RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop right now.

Score! Razer just slashed the Blade 18 gaming laptop by $700 in epic sale
By Tony Polanco published
Razer is currently selling various configurations of its Blade 18 gaming laptops for up to $700 off in this huge sale.

Every PS5 model is getting a price hike in the U.S. — and today’s the last day to get one cheaper
By Tony Polanco published
Sony has just announced that it's raising the price of all three PS5 models. Here's how much they'll cost starting on August 21.
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