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

We benchmarked the MacBook Neo vs budget Windows laptops — here's the truth
By Tony Polanco published
The MacBook Neo is a fantastic value at $599, but how does it stack up against similarly priced Windows laptops? Here's what our lab tests have to say.

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo can actually play Cyberpunk 2077, new tests show
By Tony Polanco last updated
In his recent video, YouTuber Andrew Tsai tested 10 games on the MacBook Neo to see if Apple's budget laptop is a competent gaming device.

Apple M5 vs. Intel Panther Lake vs. Snapdragon X2 — which chip wins?
By Tony Polanco published
We benchmarked every Apple M5 series MacBook, and the competition should be scared. Here's how Apple silicon stacks up to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm's processors.

'I am completely blown away by it,' Ex-Windows Chief calls MacBook Neo ‘paradigm-shifting'
By Tony Polanco published
On X, former Windows president Steven Sinofsky discussed how the MacBook Neo validates his vision for Arm.

MacBook Neo has 'shocked' PC makers who aim to fight back — but saying the Neo is 'just a tablet' is missing the point
By Tony Polanco published
The $599 MacBook Neo is great for consumers, but it's now causing Apple's PC competitors to rethink their plans. Here's what an Asus exec has to say.

MacBook Neo battery life tested — I can't believe the results
By Tony Polanco published
We just tested the MacBook Neo, and were stunned by its battery life. Here's how it stacks against rival laptops and M-series MacBook Air models.

Nvidia just revealed 3 big upgrades to its GeForce Now cloud gaming service — here's what's new
By Tony Polanco published
Nvidia just announced a slew of updates coming to GeForce Now. Here's what you can expect in the coming months.

We just reviewed every new MacBook — ask us anything about the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air M5 and the MacBook Pro M5 Pro LIVE
By Tony Polanco, Mark Spoonauer published
We just reviewed Apple's new MacBook Neo, MacBook Air M5 and MacBook Pro with M5 Pro. Any questions to help you decide which one to buy? We can answer them!

I just tested the MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro — and its stellar performance and epic battery life blew me away
By Tony Polanco published
The MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro isn’t revolutionary, but its M5 Pro-driven performance, epic battery life, and sleek design make it a fantastic premium laptop.

The best iPad 2026 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco, Darragh Murphy last updated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

I just tested the MacBook Air M5 and it’s almost perfect — but there's one catch
By Tony Polanco published
The new MacBook Air M5 offers strong M5 performance and better wireless tech. Though it’s a modest spec bump, it’s an overall great laptop for most.

MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air M2: What’s the best bang for your buck?
By Tony Polanco published
The $599 MacBook Neo is very affordable, but should you get a refurbished MacBook Air M2 instead? We break down all the key features to help you decide.

Gaming PCs could become unaffordable by 2028 — and Nvidia's 'fantastic' AI boom is pricing us out
By Tony Polanco published
Rising RAM prices are killing budget PC gaming. A new report predicts entry-level rigs at $2,000+ by 2028, potentially pushing gamers to consoles or cloud.

Amazon was down — live updates on massive outage as shoppers couldn't check out
By John Velasco last updated
Amazon experienced technical difficulties according to users who were trying to view products and shop online. It's also causing issues with the Amazon app.

MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air M5: Which Apple laptop is right for you?
By Tony Polanco published
The MacBook Neo and MacBook Air M5 have just been announced, but which laptop is right for you? We detail the key differences to help you decide.

MacBook Neo vs. iPad 11: Should you buy Apple's new laptop or mid-range tablet?
By Tony Polanco published
MacBook Neo vs. iPad 11: Which $599 Apple device is the better value? We break down the biggest differences to help you decide which budget device to buy.

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo — what are the trade-offs?
By Tony Polanco published
The MacBook Neo is enticing thanks to its $599 starting price. However, you'll have to live with various compromises. Here are some of this laptop's trade-offs.

MacBook Air M5 vs. MacBook Air M4: What's actually different?
By Tony Polanco published
With Apple just announcing the new MacBook Air M5, we compare it to the previous model to see what's different.

New MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max announced — price hike, release date, specs and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple has just announced the latest versions of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max laptops. Here's everything you need to know.

I tested the MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ — and it’s a business laptop that knows how to have fun
By Tony Polanco published
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is a business 2-in-1 convertible offering an ultraportable design, fast performance and long-lasting battery life.

I went hands-on with Lenovo’s concept handheld — and it’s both awesome and weird
By Tony Polanco published
At MWC, Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go Fold Concept. Here are my hands-on impressions of this unique foldable gaming handheld.

Nvidia GTC 2026: The biggest reveals we expect to see
By Tony Polanco published
Nvidia GTC 2026 kicks off on March 16 and promises to reveal the company's latest AI announcements and more. Here's what we can expect.

PS5 Pro to get upgraded PSSR for better graphics and performance — here's the game you'll see it in first
By Tony Polanco published
Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed more on the next version of PSSR along with the first game to utilize the PS5 Pro's upgraded AI upscaling tech.
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