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 16 and other Video Editing Apps
- Farming Simulator 19 and other Enthusiast Games
- Logic Pro X and other Music Production Apps
- Clip Studio Paint and other Drawing and Illustrations Apps
- ZBrush 2020 and other 3D and CAD Apps
- Minecraft and other Video Games
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and other Triple-A Video Games
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 and other Audio & Visual medias Apps
- Microsoft Excel 2019 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 Gamer The Gamer would usually pay between US$1390 and US$2140 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$200 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Graphic Designer The Graphic Designer would usually pay between US$1390 and US$2140 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$200 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Serious Multitasker The Serious Multitasker would usually pay between US$990 and US$1990 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$200 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Serious Photo Editor The Serious Photo Editor would usually pay between US$1390 and US$2140 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$200 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Serious Video Editor The Serious Video Editor would usually pay between US$1390 and US$2140 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$200 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Hardcore Graphic Designer The Hardcore Graphic Designer would usually pay between US$1390 and US$2140 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$200 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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#1, Stationary Computers ($1800 - $2150)
Dell XPS Tower Special Edition from US$1130;
~$1890 with accessoriesThis powerful desktop PC can deliver impressive video game experiences. It offers detailed documentation covering maintenance and upgrades, as needed, helping e... Read More about the dxps8930se_f_h17e
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 i7-9700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)Dimensions: 18.00 x 35.60 x 38.65 cmWeight: 10.000 kgdetailed info US$1129.58 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2020-03-30 10:35:07, 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. × -
Dell Dell 24 Monitor from US$180;
SpecsScreen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 53.78 x 16.60 x 35.61 cmWeight: 3.260 kgdetailed info from US$173.17 - US$173.17 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2020-03-28 22:39:31, EDT
- US$187.07 from Amazon (New)as of 2020-03-31 04:10:19, 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. × -
Logitech C930E Business Webcam from US$240;
SpecsDimensions: 9.40 x 2.40 x 2.90 cmWeight: 0.162 kgdetailed info US$235.57 from Newegg (New)as of 2020-03-29 07:53:57, 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 Newegg 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.
Autodesk Maya (3D and CAD)
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CorelCAD 2020 (3D and CAD)
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Half-Life: Alyx (Triple-A Video Games)
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Doom Eternal (Triple-A Video Games)
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Borderlands 3 (Triple-A Video Games)
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