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
- Logic Pro X and other Music Production Apps
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and other Triple-A Video Games
- Minecraft and other Video Games
- Clip Studio Paint and other Drawing and Illustrations Apps
- 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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Stationary Computers for the Serious Multitasker The Serious Multitasker would usually pay between US$990 and US$1890 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$490 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Gamer The Gamer would usually pay between US$1440 and US$2140 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$150 right now.
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Laptops for the Serious Gamer The Serious Gamer would usually pay between US$1120 and US$2035 for a Laptop but could save US$150 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Video Editor The Video Editor would usually pay between US$990 and US$1540 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$100 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Long-Term Gamer The Long-Term Gamer would usually pay between US$1190 and US$1690 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$60 right now.
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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#10, Stationary Computers ($1400 - $1800)
Dell Inspiron 24 5000 All-in-One from US$1150;
~$1550 with accessoriesThis computer is a bit stronger than most, and with its All-in-One design, it helps keep clutter to a minimum while offering a lot more screen space than a lapt... Read More about the di245490_h108e
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 i7-10510UGraphics: Nvidia GeForce MX110Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)Screen Size: 23.8"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 53.98 x 20.23 x 32.00 cmWeight: 5.200 kgdetailed info US$1147.18 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2020-07-15 15:21:03, 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. × -
#11, Stationary Computers ($1050 - $1400)
Dell Inspiron 24 5000 All-in-One from US$1040;
~$1400 with accessoriesThis computer's All-in-One design helps keep clutter to a minimum while offering a lot more screen space than a laptop. It's a compelling solution for serious p... Read More about the di245490_h140e
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 i7-10510UGraphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBScreen Size: 23.8"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 53.98 x 20.23 x 32.00 cmWeight: 5.200 kgdetailed info US$1036.17 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2020-07-15 03:59:24, 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. × -
LG 27" LED Gaming Monitor from US$190;
SpecsScreen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 61.21 x 20.83 x 45.47 cmWeight: 4.808 kgdetailed info from US$185.02 - US$185.02 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-07-14 07:12:22, EDT
- US$222.03 from Memory Express (New)as of 2020-07-14 05:24:13, 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.
Corel Painter 2021 (Drawing and Illustrations)
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NASCAR Heat 5 (Triple-A Video Games)
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F1 2020 (Triple-A Video Games)
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Death Stranding (Triple-A Video Games)
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Generation Zero (Enthusiast Games)
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