Welcome to the MacRumors Buyer's Guide.
- See also: Buyer's Guide (time-ordered)
This page provides a product summary for each Apple model. The intent is to provide our best recommendations regarding current product cycles, and to provide a summary of currently available rumors for each model.
Extra information and recommendations are available for each product on their individual Buyer's Guide pages, which are linked to at the top of that product's section on this page.
Disclaimer: This page is based on rumors and speculation and we provide no guarantee to its accuracy. We take no responsibility for purchase decisions made based on this information.
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iPod
- Main article: iPod Buyer's Guide
The iPod is Apple's highly successful MP3 player range, which includes:
- iPod classic (high end, hard disk, screen)
- iPod touch (flash memory, touch screen)
- iPod nano (mid-range, flash memory, screen) - this replaced the hard disk based iPod mini
- iPod shuffle (low end, flash memory, no screen)
iPod classic
The iPod classic is the hard drive based iPod; it was previously simply known as the iPod.
Recent Releases  ??? 9/2009 9/2008 9/2007 9/2006 10/2005 6/2005 7/2004 9/2003 4/2003 7/2002 3/2002 |
01/07: CES 2010: iLuv and Mophie with App Integrated Accessories
12/28: App Store Download Statistics Suggest Strong iPod Touch Holiday Sales 12/03: Apple Nixes Support for New iPod Click Wheel Games? 11/26: Apple Black Friday Sales Begin in Australia and New Zealand [Updatedx2] 11/19: Apple Researching Methods for 'Pushing' User Interfaces to Accessories from Media Devices 10/28: No TomTom Car Kit Compatibility for iPod Touch? [Updated] 10/13: Apple Developing FM Radio Application for iPhone and iPod Touch? 10/05: 'Leaked' 3rd Gen iPod Touch Cases (with Camera Holes) For Sale in U.S. 09/15: iPod Touch Speed Tests Confirm Apple's Claims of 'Up to 50% Faster Performance' ...more... |
iPod touch
Recent Releases ??? 9/2009 9/2008 2/2008 |
01/07: CES 2010: iLuv and Mophie with App Integrated Accessories
12/28: App Store Download Statistics Suggest Strong iPod Touch Holiday Sales 12/03: Apple Nixes Support for New iPod Click Wheel Games? 11/26: Apple Black Friday Sales Begin in Australia and New Zealand [Updatedx2] 11/19: Apple Researching Methods for 'Pushing' User Interfaces to Accessories from Media Devices ...more... |
iPod nano
The iPod nano is Apple's midrange iPod; it was previously known as the iPod mini
Recent Releases ??? 9/2009 9/2008 9/2007 9/2006 2/2006 9/2005 2/2005 |
01/07: CES 2010: iLuv and Mophie with App Integrated Accessories
12/28: App Store Download Statistics Suggest Strong iPod Touch Holiday Sales 12/03: Apple Nixes Support for New iPod Click Wheel Games? 11/26: Apple Black Friday Sales Begin in Australia and New Zealand [Updatedx2] 11/19: Apple Researching Methods for 'Pushing' User Interfaces to Accessories from Media Devices ...more... |
iPod shuffle
Recent Releases ??? 9/2009 3/2009 9/2008 2/2008 9/2007 1/2007 9/2006 2/2006 |
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Desktop Macs
Mac mini
- Main article: Mac mini Buyer's Guide
The Mac mini is Apple's low end desktop.
Recent Releases ??? 10/2009 3/2009 8/2007 9/2006 2/2006 9/2005 7/2005 |
11/20: iFixit Launches Nearly 250 Repair Manuals for iMac and Mac Mini
10/22: New Product Teardowns Continue: iMac, Mac Mini, Magic Mouse 10/20: Apple Updates Mac Mini and Adds Server Option 10/20: BusinessWeek Details Apple Hardware Updates 10/20: Rumored Product Introductions Today: Mac Minis, iMac, AirPort, Time Capsules? [Updated] 10/19: Rumors of New Apple Hardware Tomorrow Swirling 10/14: Apple Releases Performance Update 1.0 to Address Hard Drive Stalls 10/03: Online Ad Evidence of Imminent iMac, Mac Mini and MacBook Updates? 10/01: Resellers Offer Additional Details on Mac Supply Constraints 09/30: Low-End Mac Mini Shipping Date Slips Slightly, Additional Reports of iMac Shortages Surface ...more... |
iMac
- Main article: iMac Buyer's Guide
The iMac is Apple's all-in-one form factor desktop.
Mac Pro
- Main article: Mac Pro Buyer's Guide
The Mac Pro is Apple's high end desktop; it was formerly known as the Power Mac.
Recent Releases ??? 3/2009 1/2008 4/2007 8/2006 10/2005 4/2005 6/2004 11/2003 6/2003 1/2003 8/2002 |
02/03: Audio Processing Causing Heat and Performance Issues for Nehalem Mac Pros
02/02: Mac Pro Update With 6-Core Xeon Gulftown Processors Due Soon? [Updated] 12/15: Details of Core i7-980X (Gulftown) Mac Pro Processors Leaked 12/04: Apple Quietly Adds 3.33 GHz Quad-Core Option to Mac Pro [Updated: Xserve] 11/28: Mac Pro to Get 6-Core Xeon Gulftown Processor in 2010? 10/14: Next-Generation Mac Pro to Receive Temporary Exclusive of Six-Core 'Gulftown' Processor? 09/13: Apple Officially Adds Support for Up to 16 GB of RAM on Quad-Core Mac Pro 09/11: Prototype Mac Pro and Intel PowerBook Spotted 08/28: A Closer Look at Snow Leopard's Wake on Demand Feature [Updated] 07/13: New GeForce GTX 285 Drivers Available Now, Offering Up to 20% Better Gaming Performance ...more... |
Portable Macs
MacBook
- Main article: MacBook Buyer's Guide
The MacBook is Apple's consumer laptop; it was formerly known as the iBook.
Recent Releases ??? 10/2009 5/2009 10/2008 2/2008 11/2007 5/2007 11/2006 5/2006 7/2005 10/2004 4/2004 10/2003 4/2003 11/2002 |
01/04: Intel Arrandale Benchmarks Show Major Improvements for Future MacBook Pros
12/30: Apple Drops MacBook Educational Pricing to $899 12/08: Apple Releases AirPort Software Update, Firmware Updates Addressing SuperDrive Noise 12/01: First Intel Arrandale (MacBook Pro) Processors Due January 3rd? 11/25: Apple Files Patent Infringement Suit Over 'Knock-Off' Power Adapters 10/21: MacBook Teardown Images Reveal a Number of Additional Minor Changes 10/20: Hands-On Impressions and Other Tidbits From Today's Releases 10/20: MacBook Updated with LED Display, Multi-Touch, 7 Hour Battery ...more... |
MacBook Pro
- Main article: MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide
The MacBook Pro is Apple's professional laptop; it was formerly known as the PowerBook.
Recent Releases ??? 6/2009 10/2008 2/2008 6/2007 10/2006 4/2006 1/2006 10/2005 1/2005 4/2004 9/2003 1/2003 11/2002 |
02/08: Current MacBook Pro Models Deleted From Best Buy's Inventory System? Updates Imminent?
02/07: Macworld San Francisco 2010 Kicks Off This Week 02/06: Unreleased Core i7 MacBook Pro 6,1 Benchmarked? Supplies Constrained 01/14: Intel Claims Core i5-Based MacBook Pro Promotion a Marketing Error 01/13: Intel Promotion Appears to Reveal Forthcoming Core i5-Based MacBook Pro 01/07: CES 2010: Intel Officially Announces Core i5 Chips Suitable for Apple Notebooks (and new i7s and i3s) 01/04: Intel Arrandale Benchmarks Show Major Improvements for Future MacBook Pros 12/08: Apple Releases AirPort Software Update, Firmware Updates Addressing SuperDrive Noise 12/07: Apple to Skip Intel Arrandale? Demands Alternative Chip? 12/04: Apple Products Top U.S. Retail Desktop and Notebook Sales Lists ...more... |
MacBook Air
- Main article: MacBook Air Buyer's Guide
The MacBook Air is Apple's ultrathin portable. It was originally introduced at Macworld San Francisco 2008.
Recent Releases ??? 6/2009 10/2008 |
01/04: Intel Arrandale Benchmarks Show Major Improvements for Future MacBook Pros
12/30: Apple Drops MacBook Educational Pricing to $899 12/08: Apple Releases AirPort Software Update, Firmware Updates Addressing SuperDrive Noise 12/01: First Intel Arrandale (MacBook Pro) Processors Due January 3rd? 11/25: Apple Files Patent Infringement Suit Over 'Knock-Off' Power Adapters 10/21: MacBook Teardown Images Reveal a Number of Additional Minor Changes 10/20: Hands-On Impressions and Other Tidbits From Today's Releases 10/20: MacBook Updated with LED Display, Multi-Touch, 7 Hour Battery 10/20: BusinessWeek Details Apple Hardware Updates 10/19: Rumors of New Apple Hardware Tomorrow Swirling ...more... |
iPhone
- Main article: iPhone Buyer's Guide
The iPhone is Apple's new mobile phone.
Recent Releases ??? 6/2009 7/2008 2/2008 9/2007 |
02/08: Claimed Fourth-Generation iPhone Parts Surface Revealing Taller Form Factor
02/05: Sling Media Denies Collaboration With AT&T on 3G Streaming 02/04: Apple's iPhone Continues to Outpace Smartphone Industry Growth 02/04: AT&T Approves 'SlingPlayer Mobile' Television Streaming Over 3G 02/04: Apple Expands Browser-Based 'iTunes Preview' Functionality to Include App Store 02/03: More Details on Verizon's iPad and iPhone Negotiations Reportedly Surface 02/03: Apple Receives Patent for Touch-Sensitive Bezel for Portable Devices 02/03: Taiwanese Industry Sources: Next-Generation iPhone Manufacturing Deal, USB 3.0, iPad Suppliers 02/02: Internal Model Numbers for Next-Generation iPhone and iPod Touch Reportedly Surface ...more... |
Other Apple Products
Apple Cinema Displays
- Main article: LCD Buyer's Guide
The Apple Cinema Displays are Apple's range of LCD monitors.
Recent Releases ??? 4/2007 8/2006 3/2006 10/2005 4/2005 1/2005 6/2004 1/2003 |
12/17: Apple Working on 3D 'Hyper-Reality' Displays
02/19: Apple Discontinues 20" Cinema Display, Product Refreshes Coming? 01/04: Macworld San Francisco 2009 Rumor Roundup 11/18: Apple 24'' LED Cinema Display Available for Order 10/14: Apple Introduces 24" LED Cinema Display with Built-in iSight 10/14: Apple's New $899 Product is an LED Display and Not a MacBook? [Update] 08/26: Resellers Getting Signals for a Wide Range of Apple Updates? 08/06: New Apple Cinema Displays Finally at MWSF 2009? 12/17: Apple Store Shipping Dates and Buyers Guide Recommendations 12/13: Apple Removes Cinema Displays From Store Front Page ...more... |
Xserve
- Main article: Xserve Buyer's Guide
The Xserve is Apple's server line.
Recent Releases ??? 4/2009 1/2008 8/2006 9/2005 1/2005 1/2004 2/2003 |
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iPhone | iPod | Mac mini | iMac | Mac Pro | MacBook | MacBook Pro | MacBook Air| Apple Cinema Displays | Xserve
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MacRumors
- Apple Releases iPhone SDK 3.2 Beta 2 (for iPad)
- Not All Major Publishers Reportedly On Board With Agency Model for eBook Pricing
- Apple's Research Into Social Aspects of Online Shopping Gaining Renewed Attention
- Music Labels See Slower iTunes Sales Growth in Wake of Price Increases
- Apple Releases Aperture 3 With Faces and Places Tagging Features
Mac Bytes
- Norwegian shops overwhelmed by iPad pre-orders
- Adobe: 7 million people attempt to download Flash each month to their iPhones
- Office 2004 for Mac 11.5.7 Update released
- Apple Lures Developers Away From Nintendo, Sony
- Apple released Aperture 3
- ...More...
Daily Tunes
- Dance the Way I Feel by Ou Est Le Swimming Pool
- Lullabies by Brad Senne
- Ikeya-Seki by Kano
- Reload by Last Exit
- Whatcha Say by Jason Derulo
- Start Wearing Purple by Gogol Bordello
- Hung Out by Red Pens
- Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones
- Another Day Gone by Chris J Zeiner
- ...More...
