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:
- World of Warcraft: Shadowlands and other Enthusiast Games
- Cyberpunk 2077 and other Triple-A Video Games
- Minecraft and other Video Games
- DaVinci Resolve 17 and other Video Editing Apps
- Clip Studio Paint and other Drawing and Illustrations Apps
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 and other Audio & Visual medias Apps
- Google Drive and other Texts & Numbers 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 Serious Gamer The Serious Gamer would usually pay between US$1194 and US$2160 for a Laptop but could save US$444 right now.
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Laptops for the Video Editor The Video Editor would usually pay between US$1194 and US$2160 for a Laptop but could save US$444 right now.
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Laptops for the Serious Multitasker The Serious Multitasker would usually pay between US$1169 and US$2160 for a Laptop but could save US$342 right now.
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Laptops for the Productivity-Focused User The Productivity-Focused User would usually pay between US$750 and US$1319 for a Laptop but could save US$249 right now.
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Laptops for the Serious Music Producer The Serious Music Producer would usually pay between US$1169 and US$1869 for a Laptop but could save US$249 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Serious Multitasker The Serious Multitasker would usually pay between US$890 and US$1825 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$235 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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#8, Stationary Computers ($1200 - $1600)
HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$1020;
~$1590 with accessoriesThis affordable gaming PC features appealing specs for the price and is well worth a look if you're looking for a gaming station on a budget or a graphical work... Read More about the TG01-1109
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i5-10400Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650Memory: 12.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)Dimensions: 15.54 x 30.77 x 33.74 cmWeight: 5.960 kgdetailed info US$1018.53 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-17 06:09:18, 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 Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#1, Laptops ($925 - $1075)
Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$830;
~$1070 with accessoriesThis Laptop excels at cost-effective productivity and multitasking while being relatively easy to carry. It even has a few attractive features, such as Gigabit-... Read More about the ni155000t_sb_5004e
Device 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 i5-1135G7Graphics: Intel Iris Xe GraphicsMemory: 12.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 35.61 x 23.45 x 1.79 cmWeight: 1.714 kgdetailed info US$822.65 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-01-18 03:18:56, 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. × -
#2, Laptops ($700 - $925)
Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$710;
~$920 with accessoriesThis Laptop excels at cost-effective productivity while remaining relatively easy to carry. It even has a few attractive features, such as Gigabit-capable WiFi... Read More about the ni155000t_sb_5015e
Device 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 i5-1135G7Graphics: Intel Iris Xe GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 35.61 x 23.45 x 1.79 cmWeight: 1.714 kgdetailed info US$705.13 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-01-18 03:18:41, 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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