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
Apple expected to introduce new iPads on May 7 — this is the one I’m looking forward to
By Tony Polanco published
We expect Apple to announce the new iPad Pro and iPad Air at its upcoming "Let Loose" event. Though both seem exciting, one has us more stoked.
Stellar Blade is even better than I expected — it’s a must-own PS5 exclusive
By Tony Polanco published
Stellar Blade is a must-own PS5 exclusive featuring phenomenal graphics, precise combat, varied gameplay and a captivating narrative.
Keyboard and mouse vs controller: What’s better for playing games?
By Jason England published
It's the ultimate decider between console gamers and the PC master race — is it better to play games with a keyboard and mouse or controller?
iPad mini 7 — 3 reasons I'm excited for Apple’s new tiny tablet
By Tony Polanco published
The iPad mini 7 is expected to be released later this year — here are 3 reasons to get excited.
Meletrix Boog75 review — a gaming keyboard with style to spare
By Tony Polanco published
This heavy keyboard isn’t messing around
iPad Pro 2024 — 5 biggest expected upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
The iPad Pro 2024 could be here as soon as May — here are the 5 biggest upgrades we expect to see, based on rumors.
Windows 11 'Moment 5' update is live — here’s the biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
Windows 11 update KB5036893 introduces several quality-of-life and security updates — here's everything you can expect.
Dell XPS 14 review: What the XPS Plus should have been
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Dell XPS 14 strikes a nice balance between portability and power for the redesigned XPS laptop line. Though it boldly borrows the XPS 13 Plus' divisive aesthetic, it’s a fantastic Windows laptop.
What keyboard should you buy? Here's our editors' top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Tom's Guide computing team has varied opinions on which keyboards they like to use. In this article, they answer the crucial question: "What's your preferred type of keyboard?"
I read manga on a Kindle Paperwhite vs. iPad mini 6 for a week — there’s a clear winner
By Tony Polanco published
The Kindle Paperwhite and iPad mini 6 are excellent reading devices but which one is better for reading manga?
Snapdragon X Elite could crush Intel chips in laptops — here's why
By Tony Polanco last updated
This could be a game-changer
Is the MacBook Air M1 still worth buying in 2024?
By Tony Polanco last updated
The MacBook Air M1 might be old but it's still a laptop worth buying in 2024. Here's why.
HP Omen Transcend 14 review: A stylish gaming laptop
By Tony Polanco last updated
Billed as the "world's lightest 14-inch gaming laptop," the new HP Omen Transcend 14 is a gaming laptop that doesn't look the part.
If Xbox wants to survive, it needs a handheld — here’s 3 reasons why
By Tony Polanco published
The Xbox brand has struggled for years, but a proper gaming handheld would renew interest in the brand, ensuring its survival.
Tom's Guide asks: What's the perfect laptop screen size?
By Alex Wawro published
From 13-inch ultraportables to 18-inch gaming juggernauts, there's a lot of different screen sizes to choose from when buying a laptop. Tom's Guide editors discuss: Which is best, and for what?
MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 vs Dell XPS 14: Which laptop wins?
By Tony Polanco published
The Dell XPS 14 wants to take on the MacBook Pro 14-inch M3, but does it have what it takes to win? We compare the two flagship laptops to find out.
I've been testing the HP Omen Transcend 14 — and it's my favorite gaming laptop of the year so far
By Tony Polanco last updated
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is one of the most impressive gaming laptops we've tried this year — here's why.
Amazon Big Spring Sale slashes $500 off the Microsoft Surface Pro 9
By Tony Polanco published
The Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024 is almost over but you can still save big on the Microsoft Surface Pro 9.
What's the point in PS5 Pro if I can't play GTA 6 in 60 fps on it?
By Tony Polanco published
Reportedly leaks surrounding the PS5 Pro have made the rounds and analysts are weighing in --- with one saying Sony's rumored console might not be able to run GTA 6 at 60fps.
Microsoft Surface Pro 10 vs Surface Pro 9 — these are the biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
The Microsoft Surface Pro 10 promises to improve on its predecessor — here are all the major upgrades.
How to watch the Future Games Show Spring Showcase right now
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase has arrived — here's how to watch it.
Microsoft Surface Pro 10 — meet Microsoft’s first AI laptop
By Tony Polanco published
The Microsoft Surface Pro 10 has finally arrived. While it isn't a revolutionary refresh, its Meteor Lake chip and improved webcam are welcome additions.
Microsoft Surface event 2024 — Surface Pro 10, Surface Laptop 6, Copilot and everything else we expect
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft will hold a digital event on March 21 focused on Windows, Copilot and Surface — this is what we expect to see.
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