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:
- DaVinci Resolve 17 and other Video Editing Apps
- Planet Zoo and other Enthusiast Games
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 and other Audio & Visual medias Apps
- Clip Studio Paint and other Drawing and Illustrations Apps
- Google Drive and other Texts & Numbers Apps
- Ableton Live 11 and other Music Production Apps
- Minecraft and other Video Games
- Total War: Warhammer II and other Triple-A Video Games
- Blender 2.8 and other 3D and CAD Apps
- Spotify and other Web & Communication Apps
- PaintShop Pro 2021 and other Photo Editing 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 Casual Worker The Casual Worker would usually pay between US$288 and US$620 for a Laptop but could save US$50 right now.
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Laptops for the Media Consumer The Media Consumer would usually pay between US$288 and US$620 for a Laptop but could save US$50 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Serious Multitasker The Serious Multitasker would usually pay between US$920 and US$1690 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$30 right now.
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Laptops for the Aspiring Creative The Aspiring Creative would usually pay between US$620 and US$970 for a Laptop but could save US$20 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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#3, Stationary Computers ($1000 - $1850)
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$880;
~$1390 with accessoriesThis Gaming PC hits an appealing balance between affordability, power and speed. It does lack a few features I'd like to see in a gaming system (like paired mem... Read More about the dg5000_sb_ls94e
SpecsDevice 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 i5-10400FGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 TiMemory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 512 GB (~1.5 TB)Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cmWeight: 8.200 kgdetailed info US$875.89 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-04-16 03:23:18, EDTPricing 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. × -
#8, Stationary Computers ($1850 - ∞)
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1880;
~$2640 with accessoriesHere's a Gaming PC combining compelling features such as a powerful Processor, a speedy Solid-State Drive to keep loading times to a minimum and a powerful Grap... Read More about the dg5000_sb_ls93e
SpecsDevice 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 i7-10700FGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBDimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cmWeight: 8.200 kgdetailed info US$1871.23 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-04-16 05:08:48, EDTPricing 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. × -
#9, Stationary Computers ($1850 - ∞)
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$1610;
~$2301 with accessoriesThis Gaming PC delivers great graphics for the investment. It lacks a few features I'd rather see in a gaming system (like paired memory), but with fast storage... Read More about the dg5000_sb_ls90e
SpecsDevice 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 i5-10400FGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cmWeight: 8.200 kgdetailed info US$1601.29 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-04-16 05:10:54, EDTPricing 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.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 (Audio & Visual medias)
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Evil Genius 2: World Domination (Enthusiast Games)
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Breathedge (Enthusiast Games)
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Ableton Live 11 (Music Production)
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Axis & Allies 1942 Online (Enthusiast Games)
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