TekAdvisor, your Shopping Companion for Technology
Finding the right Computer, Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone 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:
- Looking for the best value on a no-contract smartphone under $600?
- Need a laptop for simple homework?
- Want a new computer to run in-demand programs and games such as:
- DaVinci Resolve 16 and other Video Editing Apps
- Fortnite and other Enthusiast Games
- Minecraft and other Video Games
- Logic Pro X and other Music Production Apps
- Clip Studio Paint and other Drawing and Illustrations Apps
- Destiny 2 and other Triple-A Video Games
- AutoCAD 2020 and other 3D and CAD Apps
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 and other Audio & Visual medias Apps
- Microsoft Excel 2019 and other Texts & Numbers Apps
- Photoshop CC 2018 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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Stationary Computers for the Graphic Designer The Graphic Designer would usually pay between US$1140 and US$1819 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$250 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Serious Multitasker The Serious Multitasker would usually pay between US$1000 and US$2290 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$110 right now.
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Laptops for the Video Editor The Video Editor would usually pay between US$868 and US$1620 for a Laptop but could save US$101 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Hardcore Gamer The Hardcore Gamer would usually pay between US$1589 and US$2327 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$67 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Aspiring Creative The Aspiring Creative would usually pay between US$790 and US$1589 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$50 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Photo Editor The Photo Editor would usually pay between US$790 and US$1589 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$50 right now.
Recent Posts
News, information and advice, minimal technical acumen required.
Black Friday Tech GuideThere's a lot of rebates to chose from on Black Friday and Cyber Week, even here in Canada. Let me direct you towards the ones worth the attention.
Last Week on TekAdvisor (November 17th, 2019)This week, on TekAdvisor, I made slight improvements but otherwise slowed down a bit this week in preparation for the upcoming Black Friday sales.- Last Week on TekAdvisor (November 11th, 2019)Last week, on TekAdvisor, I introduced a new feature helping compare your options, updated the Gaming System Guide and built up the database a little bit.
Recently ranked
I do not include just any computer, tablets and smartphones 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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MSI MAG Series Gaming Chair from US$340;
SpecsDimensions: 70.00 x 70.00 x 124.00 cmWeight: 27.000 kgdetailed info from US$337.51 - US$337.51 from Walmart (New)as of 2019-11-18 14:03:13, EST
- US$337.51 from Visions Electronics (New)as of 2019-11-20 03:40:29, EST
- US$337.51 from Staples (New)as of 2019-11-20 07:55:22, EST
- US$338.26 from Memory Express (New)as of 2019-11-18 14:02:25, EST
- US$338.26 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-11-17 13:19:07, EST
- US$338.26 from Canada Computers (New)as of 2019-11-19 06:40:43, EST
- US$375.84 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-11-18 17:06:36, EST
- US$376.86 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-11-20 04:04:30, 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. × -
Apple TV 4K (32GB) from US$170;
~$424 with accessoriesThe Apple TV, as a Console, is a solid choice for media streaming and is powerful enough to deliver rich experiences on the gaming front as well. The gaming pot... Read More about the
SpecsDevice Ratings
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: Apple A10XGraphics: Apple A10X GraphicsMemory: 3.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBDimensions: 9.80 x 9.80 x 3.50 cmWeight: 0.425 kgdetailed info from US$168.38 - US$168.38 from Staples (New)as of 2019-11-20 06:38:13, EST
- US$172.14 from Apple (New)as of 2019-11-20 04:04:47, EST
- US$172.14 from Walmart (New)as of 2019-11-20 06:42:09, EST
- US$172.88 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-11-20 06:40:35, EST
- US$172.88 from The Source (New)as of 2019-11-20 04:50:12, EST
- US$172.88 from London Drugs (New)as of 2019-11-20 04:07:03, EST
- US$181.36 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-11-20 06:39:43, 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. × -
#4, Tablets (under $275)
Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019, Kids Edition) from US$200;
~$350 with accessoriesCost-efficient and kid-friendly, this tablet comes with a kid-proof case and a 2-year guarantee to match.
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: MediaTek MT8183Graphics: ARM Mali-G72Memory: 2.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 10.1"Screen Resolution: 1920×1200Dimensions: 29.20 x 20.60 x 2.60 cmWeight: 0.778 kgdetailed info from US$195.43 - US$195.43 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-11-20 04:28:19, EST
- US$195.43 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-11-18 16:28:46, 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. ×
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.
Microsoft Excel 2019 (Texts & Numbers)
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Audacity (Music Production)
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