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
- Clip Studio Paint and other Drawing and Illustrations Apps
- AutoCAD 2019 and other 3D and CAD Apps
- Arma 3 and other Triple-A Video Games
- Microsoft Publisher 2019 and other Audio & Visual medias Apps
- Photoshop CC 2018 and other Photo Editing Apps
- QuickBooks Desktop 2018 and other Texts & Numbers Apps
- Netflix 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 Video Editor The Video Editor would usually pay between US$948 and US$1901 for a Laptop but could save US$564 right now.
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Laptops for the Graphic Designer The Graphic Designer would usually pay between US$948 and US$1689 for a Laptop but could save US$299 right now.
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Tablets for the Casual Nomad The Casual Nomad would usually pay between US$349 and US$1165 for a Tablet but could save US$276 right now.
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Laptops for the Road Warrior The Road Warrior would usually pay between US$1081 and US$1908 for a Laptop but could save US$149 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Aspiring Creative The Aspiring Creative would usually pay between US$890 and US$1510 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$120 right now.
Recent Posts
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Last Week on TekAdvisor (July 14th, 2019)This week on TekAdvisor, I had to work on a few back-end systems, but still managed to start growing my list of recommended devices and programs.- Last Week on TekAdvisor (July 8th, 2019)It's been a busy week on TekAdvisor, with 1797 visitors, an quite a few new software and hardware entries. Here's what's new on the site.
The TekAdvisor Newsletter; easily keep track of Tech Worth Buying for any BudgetPatiently waiting for the right deal couldn't be simpler!
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 STRIX Hero Edition 15" Gaming Laptop from US$800;
~$1134 with accessoriesThis is a compelling cost-efficient gaming laptop which would also be a great choice for creative tasks like video editing or graphic design; as long as you don... Read More about the GL503GE-RS71
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 i7-8750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 TiMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.30 cmWeight: 2.600 kgdetailed info from US$799 - US$799 from B&H (New)as of 2019-07-17 12:28:15, EDT
- US$995.21 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-07-18 04:08:08, EDT
- US$995.21 from Memory Express (New)as of 2019-07-17 13:14:18, EDT
- US$1071 from Canada Computers (New)as of 2019-07-16 23:20:45, EDT
- US$1071.76 from The Source (New)as of 2019-07-18 04:41:32, EDT
- US$1132.25 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-07-17 10:24:30, EDT
- US$1301.43 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-07-16 23:24:50, 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. × -
Asus ROG STRIX Hero Edition 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1150;
~$1589 with accessoriesThis is a compelling cost-efficient gaming laptop which would also make a great companion for creative tasks like video editing or graphic design; as long as yo... Read More about the GL503GE-US72
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 i7-8750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 TiMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)Screen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.30 cmWeight: 2.600 kgdetailed info US$1147.56 from Microsoft (New)as of 2019-07-16 07:26:40, 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. × -
Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$720;
~$1020 with accessoriesA gaming laptop designed with a few cost-saving concessions. It is, however, a capable and upgradable candidate for the price and with a Solid State Drive, it w... Read More about the
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 i5-8300HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.81 x 2.26 cmWeight: 2.520 kgdetailed info from US$711.95 - US$711.95 from Dell (New)as of 2019-07-18 03:57:25, EDT
- US$1173.58 from Newegg (New)as of 2019-07-18 03:54:56, 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. ×
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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