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  ??? 9/2008 9/2007 9/2006 10/2005 6/2005 7/2004 9/2003 4/2003 7/2002 3/2002 |
06/23: "iPod3,1" References in iPhone OS 3.0 Point to iPod Touch Refresh
06/17: Apple Releases iPhone OS 3.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch 06/16: iPhone 3.0 Update for iPod Touch Page Appears in iTunes, Not Yet Functional [Updated] 06/04: Apple Patent Applications: Multi-Touch Scroll Wheel, Sharing Digital Media During iPhone Calls 05/29: Palm Pre Emulating an iPod to Accomplish iTunes Sync? 05/28: Apple Launches Additional Back-to-School Promotions Internationally 05/27: Apple Launches U.S. Back-to-School Promo, Does Not Include iPhone 05/26: Artist Rendition of 5G iPod Nano with Camera? 05/12: Microsoft Targets iTunes Prices in New Zune Pass Commercial ...more... |
iPod touch
Recent Releases ??? 9/2008 2/2008 |
06/23: "iPod3,1" References in iPhone OS 3.0 Point to iPod Touch Refresh
06/17: Apple Releases iPhone OS 3.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch 06/16: iPhone 3.0 Update for iPod Touch Page Appears in iTunes, Not Yet Functional [Updated] 06/04: Apple Patent Applications: Multi-Touch Scroll Wheel, Sharing Digital Media During iPhone Calls 05/29: Palm Pre Emulating an iPod to Accomplish iTunes Sync? ...more... |
iPod nano
The iPod nano is Apple's midrange iPod; it was previously known as the iPod mini
Recent Releases ??? 9/2008 9/2007 9/2006 2/2006 9/2005 2/2005 |
06/23: "iPod3,1" References in iPhone OS 3.0 Point to iPod Touch Refresh
06/17: Apple Releases iPhone OS 3.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch 06/16: iPhone 3.0 Update for iPod Touch Page Appears in iTunes, Not Yet Functional [Updated] 06/04: Apple Patent Applications: Multi-Touch Scroll Wheel, Sharing Digital Media During iPhone Calls 05/29: Palm Pre Emulating an iPod to Accomplish iTunes Sync? ...more... |
iPod shuffle
Recent Releases ??? 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 ??? 3/2009 8/2007 9/2006 2/2006 9/2005 7/2005 |
03/03: Unboxing and Disassembly Photos of the New Mac Mini
03/03: Apple Announces New iMacs, Mac Minis, AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule 03/03: Last Minute Specs: iMac, Mac Minis, Airport Extreme, Time Capsule and Mac Pros? 03/02: Mac Mini and iMac Product Part Numbers? Available Tomorrow? [Updated] 03/02: New Mac Mini Packaging Spy Shot 03/02: Apple Event on March 24th? Other Products Maybe Sooner? 02/20: Video of 'Leaked' Next-Gen Mac Mini? 02/19: Leaked Photo of the Next-Generation Mac Mini? 01/15: Intel Atom-Based Mac Mini Due in March? 01/12: Macworld San Francisco 2009 Rumor Wrapup: Winners and Losers ...more... |
iMac
- Main article: iMac Buyer's Guide
The iMac is Apple's all-in-one form factor desktop.
Recent Releases ??? 3/2009 4/2008 8/2007 9/2006 1/2006 10/2005 5/2005 8/2004 11/2003 9/2003 2/2003 |
06/26: Next-Generation iMacs to See Price Cuts?
05/11: Apple Details "Mid 2009" 20" iMac (Educational Model) 05/04: iMac Firmware Update 1.4 Addresses ATI 4850 Freezing Issues 03/21: Apple Retains 17" iMac for Education Store 03/04: Unboxing of the Early 2009 NVIDIA iMac, Early Benchmarks 03/03: Apple Announces New iMacs, Mac Minis, AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule 03/03: Last Minute Specs: iMac, Mac Minis, Airport Extreme, Time Capsule and Mac Pros? 03/02: Mac Mini and iMac Product Part Numbers? Available Tomorrow? [Updated] 03/02: Apple Event on March 24th? Other Products Maybe Sooner? 02/23: New NVIDIA-based iMacs Imminent? More Hints. 02/19: Apple Discontinues 20" Cinema Display, Product Refreshes Coming? ...more... |
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 |
06/12: GeForce GTX 285 Appears in Apple Online Store
04/30: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 Mac Version Due in June 04/20: NVIDIA Announces Quadro FX 4800 Graphics Card for Mac Pro 04/01: Snow Leopard in September, Xserve in June, Mac Pro Speed Boost, and More? 03/30: Quad-Core Nehalem Mac Pros Support 16GB RAM 03/14: Updated Mac Pro Benchmarks and Video of Internals 03/10: Nehalem Mac Pros Arrive: Unboxing and Benchmarks 03/05: Apple Gets Nehalem Early, H.264 and VMWare Performance Boosts 03/03: ATI Radeon HD 4870 Coming Soon For Older Mac Pros, Requires Unreleased OS X 10.5.7 [Updated] 03/03: Apple Introduces New Mac Pro with Nehalem Xeon Processors ...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 ??? 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 |
06/14: 13" and 15" MacBook Pros Have a Slower SATA Interface
06/10: 13" MacBook Pro Teardown and Unboxing Galleries 06/10: Snow Leopard H.264 Hardware Acceleration and OpenCL Requirements 06/08: Apple Updates 13" Aluminum MacBook, Rebranded as "MacBook Pro" 06/07: WWDC 2009 Rumor Roundup: iPhone, Snow Leopard, Laptops? 06/01: Apple Extends NVIDIA MacBook Pro Warranty to 3 Years 05/28: 13'' MacBook Screens Quietly Upgraded in April 05/27: Apple Releases Minor Update to White MacBook ...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 |
07/01: Apple Dropping NVIDIA for Future Macs?
06/22: Apple Releases MacBook Pro Firmware Update to Address SATA Interface Speeds 06/14: 13" and 15" MacBook Pros Have a Slower SATA Interface 06/13: 15" MacBook Pro Battery Tests: "Eight, freakin, hours" 06/10: 13" MacBook Pro Teardown and Unboxing Galleries 06/10: Snow Leopard H.264 Hardware Acceleration and OpenCL Requirements 06/08: Apple Releases New 15" MacBook Pro, Updates 17" MacBook Pro 06/08: Apple Updates 13" Aluminum MacBook, Rebranded as "MacBook Pro" 06/07: WWDC 2009 Rumor Roundup: iPhone, Snow Leopard, Laptops? 06/01: Apple Extends NVIDIA MacBook Pro Warranty to 3 Years ...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 |
06/14: 13" and 15" MacBook Pros Have a Slower SATA Interface
06/10: 13" MacBook Pro Teardown and Unboxing Galleries 06/10: Snow Leopard H.264 Hardware Acceleration and OpenCL Requirements 06/08: Apple Updates 13" Aluminum MacBook, Rebranded as "MacBook Pro" 06/07: WWDC 2009 Rumor Roundup: iPhone, Snow Leopard, Laptops? 06/01: Apple Extends NVIDIA MacBook Pro Warranty to 3 Years 05/28: 13'' MacBook Screens Quietly Upgraded in April 05/27: Apple Releases Minor Update to White MacBook 05/14: Mac OS X 10.5.7 Update Improves Battery Life on 'Hackintosh' Netbooks? 05/12: Quad-Core Nehalem Apple Notebooks Possible in Q3 2009? ...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 |
07/02: Concerns of iPhone 3GS Overheating and Discoloration Gaining Publicity
07/02: More iPhone App Controversy with Alleged Underaged Nudity 07/02: Haptic Feedback, Fingerprint Identification, and RFID Tag Readers in Future iPhones? 07/02: Apple to Rate Your Karaoke Singing on Your iPhone? 07/01: iPhone OS 3.1 Features: Non-Destructive Video Editing, Voice Control Over Bluetooth and More 06/30: Apple Releases Beta 3.1 iPhone Firmware and SDK to Developers 06/29: U.S. Apple Retail Store iPhone 3GS Supplies Begin to Tighten 06/29: Apple to Adopt Micro-USB Connectors for iPhone Charging in Europe 06/27: Sony Designing Mobile Phone/PSP Hybrid to Better Compete Against iPhone? ...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 |
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 07/31: Hybrid (Touch) Displays from Apple? ...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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MacRumors
- Prototype iPhone 3GS on eBay? (No, No Matte Case) [Updated]
- NVIDIA Sources Refute Claim of Split With Apple
- Concerns of iPhone 3GS Overheating and Discoloration Gaining Publicity
- More iPhone App Controversy with Alleged Underaged Nudity
- Psystar Exits Bankruptcy, Launches New Xeon-Based Systems Running OS X
Mac Bytes
- App Store Rejections: Apple rejects iKaraoke app, patent published for a karaoke player
- Jailbreak of the iPhone 3GS
- Security Research: Jailbroken iPhones leave users more vulnerable
- Trend Micro intros Smart Surfing for Mac 1.5 beta
- Vodafone offers all NZ iPhone users 3GB a month bonus data
- ...More...
Daily Tunes
- Black is the Colour (Coco & Green Remix) by Cara Dillon vs. 2 Devine
- All These Things That I've Done by The Killers
- He's Simple, He's Dumb, He's the Pilot by Grandaddy
- Sabotage by Beastie Boys
- One of the Boys by Mott the Hoople
- Mansard Roof by Vampire Weekend
- Something by Maple Bee
- Glass by Bat for Lashes
- As the Wheels Roll On by Chris J Zeiner
- ...More...
