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
LG UltraGear 45GR75DC review: a near-perfect gaming monitor
By Tony Polanco published
This is a winner for both work and play
Dell XPS 14 hands-on review: What the XPS Plus should have been
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedA bold new(ish) redesign
Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra review: Meet Samsung’s answer to the MacBook Pro
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra features a gorgeous 16-inch OLED display, a thin elegant design and enough power to handle creative projects and gaming. It’s the ultimate Samsung laptop.
OnePlus Pad review: A new standard for Android tablets
By Tony Polanco last updated
The OnePlus Pad sets a new standard for Android tablets thanks to its unique design and snappy performance. At $479, it’s one of the best tablets of the year.
The best MacBook accessories for 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Here are the best accessories you can buy for your MacBook, including chargers, stands, headphones and more.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League review — too late to the looter shooter party
By Tony Polanco last updated
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League could have delivered an interesting looter shooter experience. Unfortunately, its boring gameplay loop and mediocre story kill its potential.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is the definition of a minor update. Though it offers two processor options, this 2-in-1 is virtually identical to its predecessor.
iPad Pro 2022 review
By Tony Polanco last updated
The iPad Pro 2022 packs a faster M2 chip and new Apple Pencil Hover feature, solidifying its best tablet status
Don’t worry, Xbox fans, your favorite console isn’t dead yet
By Tony Polanco published
Some were worried about the future of Xbox, but after Microsoft's official announcements this week, it's safe to say the brand is headed in the right direction.
Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED review: The best 2-in-1 for the money
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED is a sleek and lightweight 2-in-1 laptop with a gorgeous OLED display and plenty of power. At $999, it’s one of the best convertibles you can buy.
Apple iPad Air (2022) review: A new standard for tablets
By Tony Polanco last updated
The new iPad Air outshines its predecessor thanks to its powerful M1 chip, 12MP front-facing camera and 5G connectivity.
The best gaming desks in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming desks offer plenty of benefits. Here are our top picks.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series: Price, specs and everything we know
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards are the company's most powerful GPUs yet — here's you need to know.
Steam Deck OLED review: The best handheld just got even better
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Steam Deck OLED impresses thanks to its vibrant display, lighter design, faster Wi-Fi and improved cooling. Valve has once again set a new standard for handheld devices.
Alienware m16 R2 review: A stealthy gaming laptop
By Tony Polanco last updated
Thanks to its Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and RTX 40-series GPU, the Alienware m16 R2 is great for both gaming and productivity — even if its AI features aren’t yet fully realized.
The best gaming PCs in 2024
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.
No, Apple Vision Pro won’t kill the iPad — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
The Apple Vision Pro can perform many of the same functions as the iPad but it won't render the tablet line obsolute.
MSI Cyborg 15 review: RTX 4050 power under $1,000
By Tony Polanco last updated
The MSI Cyborg 15 is a cyberpunk-inspired gaming laptop offering excellent performance at an affordable price.
How to transfer Google Photos to PC or Mac
By Tony Polanco published
Need to download your files from Google Photos? This guide will show you how.
The best portable chargers and power banks in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Need to keep your devices going while you're on the go? The best portable chargers to keep them juiced up.
The Meta Quest Pro is awesome, but no way am I working in this thing
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Meta Quest Pro is a powerful VR headset meant to facilitate working in the metaverse. But despite its impressive features, it's far too expensive for most people.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra impresses with its 14.6-inch OLED display and fast performance. However, it won’t replace your laptop anytime soon.
Alienware Aurora R16 review
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Alienware Aurora R16 may feature a more subdued design than its predecessors, but this customizable gaming desktop still delivers stellar gaming performance.