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
- Farming Simulator 19 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
- GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) 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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Stationary Computers for the Audio Editor The Audio Editor would usually pay between US$790 and US$1230 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$20 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Casual Worker The Casual Worker would usually pay between US$790 and US$1230 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$20 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Aspiring Creative The Aspiring Creative would usually pay between US$790 and US$1230 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$20 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Media Consumer The Media Consumer would usually pay between US$790 and US$1230 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$20 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Multitasker The Multitasker would usually pay between US$790 and US$1230 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$20 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Productivity-Focused User The Productivity-Focused User would usually pay between US$790 and US$1230 for a Stationary Computer 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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#9, Laptops ($575 - $950)
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop from US$500;
~$620 with accessoriesThis laptop makes a pretty good impression for a budget model. The monitor is relatively low-rez, making it better-suited for single-tasking and anyone tired of... Read More about the 81WR000ECF
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 i3-10110UGraphics: Intel UHD GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1366×768Dimensions: 36.22 x 25.34 x 2.00 cmWeight: 4.069 kgdetailed info US$493.84 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-06-15 05:22:12, 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. × -
#3, Laptops ($1625 - ∞)
Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$2140;
~$2660 with accessoriesThis laptop is a bit on the larger side, but its mass didn't go to waste, enabling it to sustain maximum performance without overheating or getting overly noisy... Read More about the navm15r3_s01e
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 i7-10750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 TiMemory: 16.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.03 x 27.60 x 2.05 cmWeight: 2.500 kgdetailed info US$2139.99 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-06-15 05:08:13, 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. × -
#6, Laptops ($1625 - ∞)
Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$2640;
~$3260 with accessoriesThis laptop is a bit on the larger side, but it can make full use of its substantial power without overheating. Definitely worth considering if you need a gamin... Read More about the navm15r3_s06e
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 i7-10750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.03 x 27.60 x 2.05 cmWeight: 2.500 kgdetailed info US$2633.83 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-06-15 05:10:07, 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.
Foregone (Enthusiast Games)
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Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker (Triple-A Video Games)
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Chivalry 2 (Enthusiast Games)
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood (Triple-A Video Games)
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Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout (Video Games)
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