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
- FL Studio 20 and other Music Production Apps
- Destiny 2: Shadowkeep and other Triple-A Video Games
- Clip Studio Paint and other Drawing and Illustrations Apps
- AutoCAD 2020 and other 3D and CAD Apps
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 and other Audio & Visual medias Apps
- QuickBooks Desktop 2018 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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Tablets for the Casual Worker The Casual Worker would usually pay between US$774 and US$1557 for a Tablet but could save US$967 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Serious Multitasker The Serious Multitasker would usually pay between US$1377 and US$2357 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$587 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Hardcore Gamer The Hardcore Gamer would usually pay between US$2010 and US$2537 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$522 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Graphic Designer The Graphic Designer would usually pay between US$1189 and US$1710 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$399 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Serious Video Editor The Serious Video Editor would usually pay between US$1680 and US$2230 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$192 right now.
Recent Posts
News, information and advice, minimal technical acumen required.
Last Week on TekAdvisor (October 13th, 2019)I hope you're having a great Thanksgiving weekend, and if you're curious about what's new on TekAdvisor, here's a quick overview. - Last Week on TekAdvisor (October 6th, 2019)This week, on TekAdvisor, new games demanded more powerful hardware and I started including more detailed information regarding maintenance and upgrades.
- Last Week on TekAdvisor (September 30th, 2019)This week on TekAdvisor, I've mostly worked on the back end, but I've still managed to make a few additions to the database and keep up with new releases.
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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Asus ROG Zephyrus M Gaming Laptop from US$1520;
~$2019 with accessoriesThis gaming laptop is strong enough to handle most games out there and features a rather large battery, making it a bit less dependant on the power outlet than... Read More about the GU502GU-XB74
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 i7-9750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 TiMemory: 16.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.00 x 25.20 x 1.89 cmWeight: 1.900 kgdetailed info from US$1514.13 - US$1514.13 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-10-15 04:03:33, EDT
- US$1514.13 from eBay (New)as of 2019-10-15 04:03:43, EDT
- US$1514.88 from Memory Express (New)as of 2019-10-13 19:59:16, EDT
- US$1514.88 from The Source (New)as of 2019-10-13 20:17:30, EDT
- US$1514.88 from Canada Computers (New)as of 2019-10-13 20:26:44, EDT
- US$1662.58 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)as of 2019-10-13 20:27:27, EDT
- US$1741.36 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-10-13 20:20:07, EDT
- US$1742.11 from Staples (New)as of 2019-10-13 20:16:31, EDT
- US$1753.47 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-10-13 20:19:07, EDT
- US$1817.86 from Microsoft (New)as of 2019-10-13 20:25:02, EDT
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. × -
ME PC Powered By ASUS™ Gaming PC from US$2350;
~$3430 with accessoriesIf you're looking for a top-of-the-line Ryzen-based Gaming Rig with serious graphic production capabilities, but do not want to spend too much money on dimini... Read More about the V_PBA300AV192
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: AMD Ryzen 7 3700XGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070Memory: 32.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 500 GB (~1.49 TB)Dimensions: 21.20 x 39.50 x 44.00 cmWeight: 15.000 kgdetailed info US$2348.07 from Memory Express (Built to Order)as of 2019-10-13 17:29:38, 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 Memory Express site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
ME PC Powered By ASUS™ Gaming PC from US$2350;
~$3430 with accessoriesIf you're looking for a top-of-the-line Gaming Rig with serious graphic production capabilities, but do not want to spend too much money on diminishing return... Read More about the V_PBA300IV192
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 i7-9700KGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070Memory: 32.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 500 GB (~1.49 TB)Dimensions: 21.20 x 39.50 x 44.00 cmWeight: 15.000 kgdetailed info US$2348.07 from Memory Express (Built to Order)as of 2019-10-13 16:51:38, 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 Memory Express 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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