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 |
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' 09/12: Leaked iPod Touch with Camera Photos Were Real 09/11: Apple Still Planning Camera in iPod Touch? 09/11: Third-Generation iPod Touch Teardown Reveals 802.11n-Capable Wi-Fi Chip, Empty Space for Camera 09/11: Apple Releases New 'Get a Mac', iPod Touch, and iPod Nano Ads 09/10: Fifth-Generation iPod Nano Teardown Posted ...more... |
iPod touch
Recent Releases ??? 9/2009 9/2008 2/2008 |
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' 09/12: Leaked iPod Touch with Camera Photos Were Real ...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 |
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' 09/12: Leaked iPod Touch with Camera Photos Were Real ...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 |
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 09/29: Apple Warning Retail Stores of iMac and Mac Mini Supply Constraints? ...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 |
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 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 ...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 |
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 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 ...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 |
10/25: Unreleased MacBook Pro 6,1 and 6,2 Referenced in Mac OS X 10.6.2
10/14: Apple Releases Performance Update 1.0 to Address Hard Drive Stalls 10/01: Resellers Offer Additional Details on Mac Supply Constraints 09/11: Prototype Mac Pro and Intel PowerBook Spotted 08/30: OpenCL Benchmarks and Support for Both MacBook Pro GPUs 08/28: A Closer Look at Snow Leopard's Wake on Demand Feature [Updated] 08/19: Apple Releases Fix for MacBook Pro Hard Drive Issues 08/12: Apple Releases AirPort Client Update for MacBook and MacBook Pro 08/11: Apple Again Offers Matte Display Option on 15" MacBook Pro 08/10: Apple Working on Software Update for MacBook Pro Hard Drive Issues ...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 |
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 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 09/25: MacBook Update to Be Released Alongside New iMacs? 09/15: Analyst: iMac and MacBook Updates Coming Within Weeks? ...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 |
11/05: Apple Experimenting With RFID-Enabled iPhone Prototypes?
11/05: Apple Considering Launching 8 GB iPhone 3GS Before Christmas? 11/04: Apple Announces Over 100,000 Apps Available on the App Store 11/03: AT&T Files Complaint Against Verizon Over 3G Coverage Map Commercials 11/03: Chinese Parts Distributor Offers Fourth-Generation iPhone 'Midboard'? 11/03: China Unicom Reports Only 5,000 New iPhone Users Since Launch 11/02: Orange Announces UK iPhone Pricing 10/30: Analyst: Apple Executives Share Thoughts on e-Book Market, iPhone Profits 10/30: iPhone Launches Today in China ...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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iPhone | iPod | Mac mini | iMac | Mac Pro | MacBook | MacBook Pro | MacBook Air| Apple Cinema Displays | Xserve
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MacRumors
- Apple to Manufacture Verizon-Compatible iPhone in Q3 2010?
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Daily Tunes
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- Hung Out by Red Pens
- Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones
- Another Day Gone by Chris J Zeiner
- My Girls by Animal Collective
- Vinyl Paradise by The Fad
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