When to Buy a Mac?

Is this a Good Time to Buy a Mac?

Typically, one is held in September and another in October or November. These are the primary times when Apple unveils new hardware, including MacBooks. The company also usually hosts an event in the spring where MacBooks sometimes appear. Again, avoid purchasing a MacBook right before a show if at all possible.

Should you Buy a Mac in 2021?

Should you buy a MacBook Pro now or wait? The 16in models were introduced in October 2021 so you are pretty much safe to buy one now. The only thing you might want to consider waiting for is the update to the 27in iMac, that might arrive in the summer of 2022.

Should I Wait until 2021 to Buy a MacBook Pro?

Should you wait for the 2021 MacBook Pro? Absolutely if you can wait until November 2021, which is when Apple is expected to release new MacBook Pro models. The new 2021 MacBook Pro models will be complete redesigns, offering improved performance and solve problems Mac users have complained about for years.

Is it Worth Buying a Mac in 2020?

The 2020 Apple MacBook Air has an amazing design, great keyboard, a best-in-class trackpad, and plenty else to love. It's not for the power-hungry, but it makes for an amazing experience when you favor general quality over raw performance. It will do well for most people unless you require some real brawn.

What is the Best Time to Buy Apple Products?

The newest bunch of iPhones launched in September 2021. The rule of thumb is to avoid the months of July and August and early September if you wish to buy a new handset. After a launch event the prices of the previous-generation iPhones are likely to drop, with even Apple reducing the price of last year's handset.

Which Mac should I Buy Now?

MacBook Air M1, 2020 The best Mac for most users.
24inch M1 iMac 2021 The best allinone desktop with M1.
14inch and 16inch MacBook Pro 2021 The best MacBook Pro models you can buy.
13inch MacBook Pro M1, 2020 Still a great choice.
Mac mini 2020 The best for networking.
Mac Pro 2019

Which is Better MacBook Pro or Air?

The MacBook Air is the best MacBook for most people, delivering awesome M1 performance and longer battery life in a fairly portable design. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is still good, but it's outshined by the more premium 14-inch MacBook Pro and all of its upgrades.

Which Mac is Best for Students?

MacBook Air (M1, 2020) The best student MacBook for the majority of people.
14-inch and 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (M1, 2021) The best premium MacBook for students.
MacBook Pro 13-inch (Intel, 2020) ...
MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)

What is the Best MacBook to Buy 2020?

MacBook Air with M1. The best MacBook for most people. Specifications.
MacBook Pro 14-inch. The best MacBook for people who need more ports. Specifications.
16-inch MacBook Pro. Best MacBook for editing video. Specifications.
13-inch MacBook Pro with M1. Best MacBook for long battery life.

Best MacBook and Macs: Top Apple Desktops and Laptops

MacBook Air M1, 2020 The best Apple laptop.
MacBook Pro 14inch 2021 Mightily impressive.
iMac 24inch, 2021 The iMac gets a welcome redesign.
MacBook Pro 16inch 2021 ...
MacBook Pro 13inch M1, 2020 ...
Mac mini M1, 2020 ...
iMac 27inch, 2020 ...
Apple Mac mini Intel, 2020

Which Apple Laptop is Best for Everything?

Our current pick for the best laptop of 2021 is the MacBook Air. It's a device that does just about everything right. While it's certainly not a perfect device, there are no major flaws. It's a great pick for productivity, browsing, and even light gaming.

Which MacBooks are Worth Buying?

MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, M1 Max, 2021) The best MacBook for digital creatives that need a larger screen.
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro, M1 Max, 2021) ...
MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1 2020) ...
MacBook Air (M1, 13-inch) ...
MacBook Pro 16-inch (2019, Intel) ...
MacBook Pro 13-inch (2019, intel)

Which Mac is Best Value for Money?

Apple MacBook Air (M1, Late 2020)
The M1-equipped MacBook Air now packs far better performance than its predecessors, rivaling at times the M1-based MacBook Pro. At $999, it's the best value among macOS laptops.

Which MacBook Pro should I Avoid?

Depending on your budget, I'd recommend a 2014 or 2015 MacBook Pro or -- if you have the budget, a 2020 or 2021 machine with Apple's renewed M1 chipset. Avoid 2016 to 2018 machines, which have had notorious keyboard reliability problems, and you won't save that much on a purchase.

How Long do Macs Usually Last?

So, in answer to the question: How long do Macs last? Wed say five to eight years, but beware that you probably wont be able to replace any faulty parts in a Mac when more than five years has passed since Apple last sold it. Before you buy a new Mac, read our article about the best time to buy a Mac or MacBook.

When should I Replace my Old Mac?

A product is considered obsolete if it was discontinued more than seven years ago. Taking a look at macOS compatibility (discussed below), we can see that most of the time, Macs are eligible to get the latest macOS version for about seven years. Apple generally supports each macOS version for three years.

How do I Know which Mac to Get?

Find the serial number printed on the underside of your Mac, near the regulatory markings. Its also on the original packaging, next to a barcode label. You can then enter that serial number on the Check Coverage page to find your model.

Which MacOS is Which?

From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should see the macOS name, such as macOS Monterey or macOS Big Sur, followed by its version number. If you need to know the build number as well, click the version number to see it.

MacBook Air: Time to Buy? Apple M1 Chip & 18-Hour Battery

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Is it Worth Buying a MacBook Air?

The MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) with the M1 chip from 2020 is one of the most powerful laptops you can get for the price, surpassing benchmark scores with top-end Intel-powered models. This is especially true when you use apps natively engineered for the new processor, like the Safari web browser.