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
- Minecraft and other Video Games
- Clip Studio Paint and other Drawing and Illustrations Apps
- Google Drive and other Texts & Numbers Apps
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 and other Audio & Visual medias Apps
- DaVinci Resolve 17 and other Video Editing Apps
- Logic Pro X and other Music Production Apps
- Blender 2.8 and other 3D and CAD Apps
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and other Triple-A Video Games
- 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 Aspiring Creative The Aspiring Creative would usually pay between US$720 and US$1375 for a Laptop but could save US$155 right now.
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Laptops for the Productivity-Focused User The Productivity-Focused User would usually pay between US$750 and US$1375 for a Laptop but could save US$155 right now.
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Laptops for the Multitasker The Multitasker would usually pay between US$670 and US$1220 for a Laptop but could save US$101 right now.
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Laptops for the Casual Worker The Casual Worker would usually pay between US$318 and US$730 for a Laptop but could save US$99 right now.
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Laptops for the Media Consumer The Media Consumer would usually pay between US$318 and US$730 for a Laptop but could save US$99 right now.
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Recent Posts
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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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#4, Laptops (under $525)
Acer Chromebook Spin 311 from US$260;
~$347 with accessoriesThis versatile Chromebook might have little built-in storage, but to access services in the cloud, it might not be much of a problem... Read More about the CP311-2H-C679
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy 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 Celeron N4000Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 600Memory: 4.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.72 x 20.57 x 2.01 cmWeight: 1.202 kgdetailed info US$254.29 from Amazon (New)as of 2020-12-01 03:19:47, 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 Amazon site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#2, Laptops (under $525)
Acer Spin 11-inch Convertible Chromebook from US$350;
~$468 with accessoriesThis versatile Chromebook offers a great experience for the price and is a compelling option if you can`t quite decide between getting a netbook or a tablet and... Read More about the CP311-3H-K9K9
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy 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: 4.00 GBStorage: 64.00 GBScreen Size: 11.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 29.00 x 20.60 x 1.88 cmWeight: 1.200 kgdetailed info US$347.38 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-12-01 05:27:54, 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. × -
Kensington Expert Mouse Optical Trackball from US$7013%, Best price yet!
SpecsDimensions: 24.77 x 24.77 x 8.89 cmWeight: 0.617 kgdetailed info from US$67.92 - US$67.92 from Amazon (New)as of 2020-12-01 03:15:05, EST
- US$69.99 from B&H (New)as of 2020-12-01 04:14:09, EST
- US$99.91 from Newegg (New)as of 2020-12-01 06:40:30, 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. ×
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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