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
- Fortnite and other Enthusiast Games
- Minecraft and other Video 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
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and other Triple-A Video Games
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 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 Aspiring Creative The Aspiring Creative would usually pay between US$841 and US$1390 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$200 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Tinkerer The Tinkerer would usually pay between US$790 and US$1390 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$200 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Photo Editor The Photo Editor would usually pay between US$841 and US$1390 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$200 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Video Editor The Video Editor would usually pay between US$988 and US$1590 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$200 right now.
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Stationary Computers for the Productivity-Focused User The Productivity-Focused User would usually pay between US$841 and US$1390 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$986 and US$2090 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$150 right now.
Recent Posts
News, information and advice, minimal technical acumen required.
Last Week on TekAdvisor (January 27th, 2020)Things might have looked quiet on TekAdvisor lately, but I've been preparing for the site's next steps.- Last Week on TekAdvisor (January 12th, 2020)This week, on TekAdvisor, things have been relatively quiet, and progress might be a little harder to spot in the coming weeks but feel free to reach out if you need me.
- 2019 on TekAdvisorA lot happened on TekAdvisor in 2019 and I've compiled the most pertinent changes and stats.
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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SteelSeries APEX PRO from US$200;
SpecsDimensions: 43.67 x 13.92 x 4.03 cmWeight: 2.140 kgdetailed info from US$195.43 - US$195.43 from Official Website (New)as of 2020-02-25 23:34:30, EST
- US$195.43 from Memory Express (New)as of 2020-02-25 23:45:18, EST
- US$195.43 from Canada Computers (New)as of 2020-02-26 07:23:18, EST
- US$197.67 from Amazon (New)as of 2020-02-25 23:42:51, EST
- US$202.94 from Staples (New)as of 2020-02-26 14:00:39, EST
- US$241.26 from Newegg (New)as of 2020-02-25 23:39:34, EST
- US$241.26 from eBay (New)as of 2020-02-26 13:48:13, 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. × -
#1, Laptops ($1025 - $1350)
Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$820;
~$1100 with accessoriesThis laptop is a bit more potent than the garden-variety portable PC. That extra horsepower could come in handy with games, but it looks better suited to me as... Read More about the ni153590_sb_s05e
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 i7-9750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)Screen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.55 x 25.40 x 2.16 cmWeight: 2.350 kgdetailed info US$811.79 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2020-02-26 12:20:54, 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 Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#1, Laptops ($725 - $825)
Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$6106%, Best price yet!
~$820 with accessoriesWith a bit more oomph than the average laptop, this model makes a pretty compelling computer for the creative type on a budget. It's also capable of handling qu... Read More about the ni153590_sb_s02e
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 i5-9300HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.55 x 25.40 x 2.16 cmWeight: 2.350 kgdetailed info US$601.32 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2020-02-26 12:20:47, 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 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.
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