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
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Surface Pro 11 vs Surface Pro 9 — biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft has just unveiled the Surface Pro 11. We take a look at its main features and compare them to the Surface Pro 9.
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Snapdragon X Elite release date, specs, AI features and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite mobile CPU platform could be the next big thing for laptops — here's everything you need to know.
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Snapdragon X Plus — release date, AI features, specs and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus promises to deliver faster AI performance over its competitors — here's what we know.
![Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AsReyc3jv55mouSs8vbPDF-320-80.jpg)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x hands-on review: One of the most beautiful laptops I've ever seen
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x promises power and efficiency in a thin and light design. It's also one of the finest-looking laptops we've seen.
![Comic books on an iPad Pro 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qnqgJC53NXVyfCmKKVC2y5-320-80.jpg)
I just started reading comics on the iPad Pro OLED — and it's a game changer
By Tony Polanco last updated
Thanks to the iPad Pro's vivid OLED panel and lightweight design, it's arguably the best device to read comic books on.
![The iPad Pro 2024 on a bench](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TvwS5YbPuy8rPtoHBSUQCg-320-80.jpg)
I tried using the iPad Pro 2024 as a laptop for a week — it went exactly as expected
By Tony Polanco published
The iPad Pro 2024 features laptop-like performance and sports a MacBook-esque Magic Keyboard. But can it actually replace a laptop? We used the tablet as a notebook for a week to find out.
![The iPad Pro 2024 on a bench](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TvwS5YbPuy8rPtoHBSUQCg-320-80.jpg)
iPad Pro 2024 review: The tablet I’ve been waiting for
By Tony Polanco last updated
The iPad Pro 2024 features a fantastic OLED display, powerful M4 performance, a thin yet solid design and incredible battery life. This is the new standard for premium tablets.
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3 reasons I want the new 11-inch iPad Pro 2024 instead of the 13-inch
By Tony Polanco last updated
The 11- and 13-inch iPad Pro models offer significant upgrades over the previous model. While both are great, the 11-inch tablet is arguably the better choice.
![iPad Pro 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qjpn4SD9EqJd2rEYYvYXLA-320-80.jpg)
The iPad Pro 2024 could be a legitimate laptop replacement — here's 3 reasons why
By Tony Polanco published
Rumors suggest Apple will announce the iPad Pro 2024 during its "Let Loose" event. If that happens, we'll see if the company's large tablet could potentially replace laptops.
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iPad Air 2024 vs iPad Air 2022: Biggest expected upgrades
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple has yet to officially announce the iPad Air 2024, but rumors suggest we could see a new tablet soon. Here's a look at potential iPad Air 2024 vs iPad Air 2022 differences.
![Cooler Master MK770](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LAybH9XXiNwJh9VVjRax8X-320-80.jpg)
Cooler Master MK770 review: This is my new favorite mechanical keyboard
By Tony Polanco published
The Cooler Master MK770 is a great all-round mechanical keyboard featuring excellent performance and plenty of style.
![The Apple Let Loose invitation image on an iPad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/87U4H2hY9J8zZrQqv65nQk-320-80.jpg)
Apple event rumor roundup: Everything we might see on May 7
By Tony Polanco published
Apple is hosting its "Let Loose " event on May 7 and it's expected to announce new iPads and accessories. Here's a look at everything we've heard could be revealed this coming Tuesday.
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This has been the worst console generation ever, but these 7 PS5 games have (almost) saved it
By Tony Polanco published
The current console generation hasn't been the greatest, but we've seen a handful of standout titles, especially on the PS5. Here are seven standouts.
![iPad Pro 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qjpn4SD9EqJd2rEYYvYXLA-320-80.jpg)
The iPad Pro with M4 could be a game-changer — 3 reasons why I’m excited
By Tony Polanco published
The iPad Pro 2024 could be the very first Apple device to feature an M4 chip. If true, this rumored tablet could be an even bigger deal.
![Rabbit R1 vs. Siri on an iPhone weather forecast](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gpBYwhTNF7MCW5WNgs5VVn-320-80.jpg)
What is the best form factor for AI? Our editors couldn’t agree
By Ryan Morrison published
With the release of the Rabbit r1, panning of the Humane Pin and updates to the Meta smart glasses I decided to ask "what's the best form factor for AI?"
![The Apple Let Loose invitation image on an iPad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/87U4H2hY9J8zZrQqv65nQk-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Eve from Stellar Blade preparing for battle.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yt9B4xpkQvcftic6X2AfLX-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Alienware x14 display](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kPhStRigF3fyTXxW3ZZZZP-320-80.jpg)
Alienware x14 hands-on review: Thinnest Alienware ever has serious RTX 30 power
By Tony Polanco last updated
Not yet ratedThe Alienware x14 is a slick and powerful gaming laptop that's great for most users looking for a device that's both powerful and portable.
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Best surge protector in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
A high-quality unit can protect your devices from potential surges. These are the best you can buy.
![Keyboard vs gamepad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FSzSiHjGJx3dUU656YKx4k-320-80.jpg)
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?
![The iPad mini 2021](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qMJ5bQJaE9Cy67y8d3vuXC-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s3fcSnq7trzV6BRfabaeES-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra review — this is now my favorite Windows laptop
By Tony Polanco published
Bigger is better
![Meletrix Boog75](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SadRa8pWJ8tcrfGcDy6uDN-320-80.jpg)
Meletrix Boog75 review — a gaming keyboard with style to spare
By Tony Polanco published
This heavy keyboard isn’t messing around