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 review mechanical keyboards for a living and this is what I think of Reddit’s top picks
By Tony Polanco published
Reddit has a lot of keyboard recommendations. Here's what I think of them as a keyboard reviewer of 5-plus years.

PS6 could be up to 8x faster than PS5, according to new spec leak
By Tony Polanco published
An alleged PS6 spec leak reveals new information about Sony's next console, including CPU, GPU and RAM configurations. The leak also claims the PS6's possible release date.

The best gaming PCs in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming PCs for every budget are here, including console-sized PCs and high-end rigs that are VR ready.

I’ve played 1000s of hours on over 100 gaming laptops — here are the best gaming laptops that I’d personally recommend
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our best gaming laptops list includes great budget options as well as huge, premium powerhouses. These are the best of the best, based on hours of testing and hands-on reviews.

The best iPad 2025 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco 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.

The best mechanical keyboards in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.

I just tried the upgraded GeForce Now cloud gaming — and I'm seriously impressed
By Tony Polanco published
Nvidia just updated its GeForce Now cloud-based gaming platform with RTX 5080 performance, sharper resolution, and a larger game library.

PS6 won’t abandon physical games, claims new report
By Tony Polanco published
It appears that Sony won't abandon physical games for its next-gen console, as a new rumor claims the PS6 will feature a detachable disc drive, similar to the PS5 Slim.

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.

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.

I went hands-on with the Lenovo Legion Go 2 — I love the OLED panel, but I’m worried about the price
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe Lenovo Legion Go 2 could be a fantastic gaming handheld thanks to its OLED panel, ergonomic design and powerful components.

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.

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 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.

M5 MacBook Pro — all the rumors we’ve heard so far
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple hasn't announced the M5 MacBook Pro series, but rumors suggest the company's flagship laptop could arrive in the fall of 2025. These are some of the rumors we've heard.

M5 MacBook Pro: Here's the biggest rumored upgrades
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple hasn't officially announced the MacBook Pro M5, but rumors suggest it might be a modest spec bump. Here's everything we've heard so far.

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.

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.
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