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
I just found a great Black Friday iPad deal — iPad 10th gen is just $249 right now
By Tony Polanco last updated
This incredible Black Friday deal slashes $100 off Apple's entry-level iPad 10th Gen.
I review keyboards for a living — here's 9 Black Friday mechanical keyboard deals I recommend
By Tony Polanco last updated
Black Friday isn't here yet but you can save big on some amazing mechanical keyboards right now.
MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: What should you buy for Black Friday?
By Tony Polanco published
Deciding between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro might be tricky, but we're here to help you select the right MacBook to buy during Black Friday.
Act fast! The PS5 Slim just dropped to $374 in this Amazon Black Friday deal
By Tony Polanco published
This incredible Black Friday deal slashes $75 off the PS5 Slim. Act fast as this is a limited-time price reduction!
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is on sale for its lowest price ever in this Black Friday deal — don’t wait!
By Tony Polanco published
This Black Friday gaming monitor deal slashes $230 off the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.
PS5 Pro Black Friday deals — 7 products that will level up your gaming
By Tony Polanco published
With Black Friday sales underway, now is the time to save on products to elevate your PS5 Pro gaming experience.
The best handheld gaming consoles in 2025
By Jason England last updated
With the best handheld gaming consoles, you can play excellent games anywhere, whether you’re looking for action, puzzle or strategy games.
The best cheap gaming headsets in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
Get a competitive edge on a budget with the best cheap gaming headsets.
Best iPad cases in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Apple iPad remains one of the best tablets on the market, and you’ll want to keep it safe with one of the best Apple iPad cases.
The best gaming keyboard in 2025: Tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming keyboard can make a huge difference in both PC gaming and everyday productivity.
The new M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is already $200 off before Black Friday — don't miss this Apple deal
By Tony Polanco last updated
Black Friday is still over a week away but you don't have to wait to get the new M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch for $200 right now.
Control Ultimate Edition is finally coming to Mac — and I couldn’t be more excited
By Tony Polanco published
Control Ultimate Edition arrives on Mac in early 2025 and will take full advantage of M3 and M4 Macs.
I just spent 2 weeks with the PS5 Pro — here's what I like and what I don't
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro is Sony's best console yet, but is it worth the $700 asking price? This is what we think after 2 weeks of using the system.
The best PC game controllers in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best PC game controllers are ideal for playing a wide variety of games from shooters to platformers to RPGs.
Lego Horizon Adventures is way better than I expected — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
Lego Horizon Adventures combines the adorable nature of Lego games and the tactical combat of Horizon to deliver a surprisingly compelling family-friendly experience that anyone can enjoy.
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.
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.
Corsair One i500 review — small PC, big performance
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Corsair One i500 might be small but it delivers excellent gaming performance thanks to its high-end specs. Though expensive and hard to upgrade, it’s one of the best gaming PCs around.
PS5 Pro vs PS5: The 3 biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro is the most powerful PlayStation yet, but should you upgrade from the PS5? Here are the biggest upgrades the PS5 Pro features.
The best MacBook accessories for 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
Here are the best accessories you can buy for your MacBook, including chargers, stands, headphones and more.
PS5 Pro: 3 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro is here and it's the most powerful PlayStation system yet. Here are 3 reasons to buy the new console and 3 reasons to skip it.
I just tested the MacBook Pro M4 Pro battery — and it’s the longest-lasting laptop ever
By Tony Polanco published
The new MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Pro has the longest battery life of any consumer-grade laptop we've tested. Here's how long it lasts for.
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 2024) review: Pro performance, epic battery life
By Tony Polanco last updated
A powerful laptop that feels like it lasts forever
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