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:
- Fortnite and other Enthusiast Games
- DaVinci Resolve 16 and other Video Editing Apps
- Minecraft and other Video Games
- Clip Studio Paint and other Drawing and Illustrations Apps
- Logic Pro X and other Music Production Apps
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and other Triple-A Video Games
- ZBrush 2020 and other 3D and CAD Apps
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 and other Audio & Visual medias Apps
- Google Drive and other Texts & Numbers Apps
- Paint Shop Pro 2020 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 Graphic Designer The Graphic Designer would usually pay between US$1318 and US$2230 for a Laptop but could save US$415 right now.
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Laptops for the Aspiring Creative The Aspiring Creative would usually pay between US$719 and US$1320 for a Laptop but could save US$300 right now.
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Laptops for the Photo Editor The Photo Editor would usually pay between US$719 and US$1320 for a Laptop but could save US$300 right now.
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Laptops for the Productivity-Focused User The Productivity-Focused User would usually pay between US$719 and US$1320 for a Laptop but could save US$300 right now.
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Laptops for the Serious Multitasker The Serious Multitasker would usually pay between US$1220 and US$2239 for a Laptop but could save US$269 right now.
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Laptops for the Casual Nomad The Casual Nomad would usually pay between US$297 and US$1577 for a Laptop but could save US$257 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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#5, Laptops ($525 - $775)
Acer Aspire 5 from US$490;
~$670 with accessoriesThis cost-effective laptop bundles quite a few attractive features such as a fast drive, a full HD screen and a processor capable of handling most productivity... Read More about the A515-55-55R6
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 i5-1035G1Graphics: Intel UHD GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.34 x 25.05 x 1.80 cmWeight: 1.900 kgdetailed info US$488.9 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-08-07 09:41:01, 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 Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#7, Laptops ($975 - $1375)
Dell Inspiron 17 3000 Laptop from US$760;
~$1050 with accessoriesIf you need a computer to work from home but can't dedicate space for it, this laptop is boots up quickly and is capable of handling advanced productivity tasks... Read More about the ni173793_sb_h034e
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 i5-1035G1Graphics: Intel UHD GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBScreen Size: 17.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 41.54 x 27.92 x 2.50 cmWeight: 2.790 kgdetailed info US$752.16 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2020-08-07 10:37:28, 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. × -
#7, Laptops ($1375 - $1675)
Asus Zenbook 14" Laptop from US$1250;
~$1669 with accessoriesThis laptop offers impressive power in a small format, making it a great travel companion, especially if you need a bit of additional graphical oomph... Read More about the UX434FL-UB76T
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 i7-8565UGraphics: Nvidia GeForce MX250Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 14"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 32.00 x 19.81 x 1.78 cmWeight: 1.361 kgdetailed info US$1240.32 from Microsoft (New)as of 2020-08-07 10:45:49, 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 Microsoft 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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