TekAdvisor, your Shopping Companion for Technology
Finding the right Computer, Laptop, Tablet and more for your needs takes a lot of research. This is especially true if you're looking for something new or shopping for someone else.
To help you in that process, I've cataloged hundreds of smart devices and ranked them according to how well they can answer to specific needs. For instance:
- Need a laptop for simple homework?
- Want a new computer to run in-demand programs and games such as:
- Cyberpunk 2077 and other Triple-A Video Games
- World of Warcraft: Shadowlands and other Enthusiast Games
- Minecraft and other Video Games
- DaVinci Resolve 17 and other Video Editing Apps
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 and other Audio & Visual medias Apps
- Google Drive and other Texts & Numbers Apps
- Clip Studio Paint and other Drawing and Illustrations Apps
- Ableton Live 10 and other Music Production Apps
- Blender 2.8 and other 3D and CAD Apps
- PaintShop Pro 2021 and other Photo Editing Apps
- Spotify and other Web & Communication Apps
- Would you like to fill a quick questionnaire and get personalized recommendations?
I'm also focusing on the Canadian market; so everything on this site is available here and now; from both online and physical retailers.
Favoured Archetypes
The following archetypes are faring the best right now and can expect to spend less than usual for a device.
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Laptops for the Multitasker The Multitasker would usually pay between US$520 and US$980 for a Laptop but could save US$100 right now.
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Laptops for the Productivity-Focused User The Productivity-Focused User would usually pay between US$720 and US$1070 for a Laptop but could save US$100 right now.
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Laptops for the Video Editor The Video Editor would usually pay between US$750 and US$1975 for a Laptop but could save US$61 right now.
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Laptops for the Audio Editor The Audio Editor would usually pay between US$550 and US$885 for a Laptop but could save US$50 right now.
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Laptops for the Aspiring Creative The Aspiring Creative would usually pay between US$620 and US$1020 for a Laptop but could save US$50 right now.
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Laptops for the Music Producer The Music Producer would usually pay between US$770 and US$1820 for a Laptop but could save US$50 right now.
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Recently ranked
I do not include just any computer or tablets on TekAdvisor. Each addition undergoes a round of detailed research and only the ones I'm confident in eventually get a spot.
Here are the latest additions:
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AVerMedia Live Streamer CAM 313 from US$60;
SpecsDimensions: 9.00 x 5.30 x 4.70 cmWeight: 0.130 kgdetailed info from US$55.15 - US$55.15 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-03-05 06:33:58, EST
- US$55.15 from Memory Express (New)as of 2021-03-05 06:19:21, EST
- US$55.15 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-03-03 07:11:33, EST
- US$55.15 from Canada Computers (New)as of 2021-03-05 12:38:56, EST
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#2, Laptops ($950 - $1100)
Dell Inspiron 17 3000 Laptop from US$820;
~$1080 with accessoriesIf you need a computer to get things done from home but can't dedicate space for it, this laptop can tackle several productivity tasks at once if necessary and... Read More about the ni173793_h015e
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i7-1065G7Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX230Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)Screen Size: 17.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 41.54 x 27.92 x 2.50 cmWeight: 2.790 kgdetailed info US$811.57 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-05 03:28:12, ESTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#4, Laptops ($950 - $1100)
Dell Inspiron 17 3000 Laptop from US$740;
~$980 with accessoriesIf you need a computer to work from home but can't dedicate space for it, this laptop can tackle demanding productivity tasks and even some graphical work... Read More about the ni173793_h016e
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i7-1065G7Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX230Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 2 TBScreen Size: 17.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 41.54 x 27.92 x 2.50 cmWeight: 2.790 kgdetailed info US$732.77 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-04 03:27:13, ESTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Fresh Software
In many ways, a smart device is only as good as the programs it can run. TekAdvisor can help you find devices to run the apps you depend on.
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Outriders (Triple-A Video Games)
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Axiom Verge 2 (Enthusiast Games)
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Cyberpunk 2077 (Triple-A Video Games)
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