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
Battle of the gaming handhelds: Which system should you buy?
By Tony Polanco published
There are more gaming handhelds than ever before, which could make it hard to pick the best one. We discuss the best machines on the market to help you decide which one is best for you.
Which iPad should you buy this holiday?
By Tony Polanco published
With the holidays underway, now is the best time to buy an iPad. We'll help you find the right iPad for your needs.
Which MacBook should you buy this holiday? Here’s your cheat sheet
By Tony Polanco published
With the holiday season well underway, now is the best time to get a new MacBook for yourself or a loved one. We help you decide which is the best one to get.
Qualcomm says its Snapdragon X Elite is faster than Apple M3
By Tony Polanco published
According to a recent demo, Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon X Elite chip is 21% faster than the Apple M3 chip.
3 reasons why I’m excited to try Intel Meteor Lake laptops
By Tony Polanco published
A handful of laptops featuring the new Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" chips have hit the market, and our computing writer is looking forward to putting their AI features to the test.
Intel Meteor Lake ‘AI laptops’ have landed — here’s 5 you can buy right now
By Tony Polanco published
Intel launched its Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" and there's a handful of laptops sporting the new processor — here are the ones you can buy now.
MSI Prestige 16 AI EVO hands-on: This AI laptop could be a game-changer
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe MSI Prestige 16 AI series of laptops could herald the future of AI-driven notebooks...or they could simply be more of the same.
Windows 12 vs Windows 11: 3 biggest rumored upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
Windows 12 hasn't been officially announced but rumors suggest it could offer a significant upgrade over Windows 11. Here are 3 big rumored upgrades.
HP Spectre Fold review — the best foldable laptop yet costs a fortune
By Tony Polanco published
The HP Spectre Fold offers three devices in one: a laptop, tablet and desktop. While promising, the steep $4,999 asking price and unimpressive performance makes this a hard sell.
GTA 6 trailer — 3 things I love and 2 I hate
By Tony Polanco published
Rockstar Games finally released the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. This is what our computing writer liked and disliked about the sneak preview.
Windows 12 launch date just tipped — what we know so far
By Tony Polanco published
A new Windows 12 report claims that Microsoft will launch its new operating system as soon as June 2024.
Act fast! The MacBook Air M2 is on sale now for $899 at Best Buy
By Tony Polanco published
The MacBook Air M2 is one of the best laptops you can buy, and right now Best Buy is offering it at an incredibly low price.
Lenovo Legion Go review: The best Windows gaming handheld yet
By Tony Polanco published
The Lenovo Legion Go is arguably the best Windows 11 handheld thanks to its unique features. Despite its virtues, it can’t topple the Steam Deck.
Windows 11 is getting a big upgrade that should give you longer battery life
By Tony Polanco published
The latest Windows Insider build is testing a new energy saver feature meant to enhance and extend the existing battery saver option — here's what you need to know.
Best MacBook Cyber Week deals 2023 — $150 off new M3 MacBook Pro and more deals still available
By Tony Polanco last updated
These are the best Cyber Week deals still available on the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
The new MacBook Pro M3 is still on sale for $150 off — don’t miss out!
By Tony Polanco published
If you want to get the new MacBook Pro M3, this is your last chance to get it at a discount.
iPad Cyber Monday deals 2023 — you can still save $100 on the iPad Air
By Tony Polanco last updated
Cyber Monday iPad deals look strong this year, but you're running out of time to save
Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday deals you can still get now — really
By Tony Polanco published
Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals discount loads of the best games on the console and essential accessories — and there are also awesome Switch bundles in stock.
Cyber Monday sale slashes $42 off my favorite GaN charger
By Tony Polanco published
Big Cyber Monday deal shaves 38% off this Ugreen GaN charger. Don't miss out on this sale.
Cyber Monday iPad sale — I just found my favorite iPad for $100 off
By Tony Polanco published
This Cyber Monday iPad deal discounts my favorite Apple tablet by $100 — get it now before it sells out!
The best Black Friday gaming laptop deal is this Alienware m16 with RTX 4090 for $400 off
By Tony Polanco last updated
Need a powerful gaming laptop? This Black Friday deal saves you hundreds off the Alienware m16 with RTX 4090.
Best Black Friday tablet deals 2023 — deals on iPads, Samsung and Fire tablets
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best Black Friday deals on iPads you can get now.
Dell Black Friday deals 2024 — best sales available now
By Tony Polanco last updated
Dell Black Friday deals are here, and there are big savings on laptops, monitors and more.