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Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/09/apple-music-all-the-things.jpg?itok=Sk48W_UO' />[/url] How to pick the perfect iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iPod, Mac, or Apple TV for your or yours! Apple has several different—and sometimes overlapping—product lines these days. What's more, within each line are more affordable and more fully featured options. If you're looking for an iPhone or an iPod, an iPad or a Mac, an Apple Watch or an Apple TV, either for yourself or for a family member, friend, or colleague, here's everything you need to know!  <h2>Buyers guide contents</h2> <ul class="col2"><li><a href="#iphone">iPhones[/url]</li> <li><a href="#ipad">iPads[/url]</li> <li><a href="#watch">Apple Watch[/url]</li> <li><a href="#ipod">iPods[/url]</li> <li>Macs (http://www.imore.com/mac)</li> <li><a href="#tv">Apple TV[/url]</li> </ul><a name="iphone" id="iphone">[/url] <h2>iPhones</h2> The iPhone is the phone everyone wants. Whether it's the latest, greatest iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus, the year-old but more affordable iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, or the entry-level iPhone 5s, these days there really is an iPhone for everyone. <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/10/iphone-6s-6-colors-lineup-back-hero.jpg?itok=KS69NSkH' />[/url] <ul><li>Read the complete iPhone buyers guide (http://www.imore.com/iphone-6s-buyers-guide)</li> </ul><h3>iPhone 6s</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/09/pink10.jpg?itok=cuNRtcKc' />[/url] Specs: 4.7-inch Retina display. Shoots 12 mp photos and takes 4K video. Has Apple A9 chipset, 2 GB of memory, and 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128GB storage options. Includes 3D Touch, Live Photos, Apple Pay. Available in space gray, silver, gold, and rose gold. Runs iOS 9, can play audio and video, read ebooks, and runs over a million App Store apps and games. Bottom-line: If you want an iPhone, and not a tiny tablet, you want the iPhone 6s. Status: Released September 2015. Will likely be replaced by iPhone 7 (http://www.imore.com/iphone-7) in September 2016. More: iPhone 6s review (http://www.imore.com/iphone-6s-review) <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone6s" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <h3>iPhone 6s Plus</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/10/iphone-6s-plus-home-screen-hero.jpg?itok=b2c-yLVm' />[/url] Specs: 5.5-inch. Shoots 12 mp photos and takes 4K video with optical image stabilization. Has Apple A9 chipset, 2 GB of memory, and 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128GB storage options. Includes 3D Touch, Live Photos, Apple Pay. Available in space gray, silver, gold, and rose gold. Runs iOS 9, can play audio and video, read ebooks, and runs over a million App Store apps and games. Cons: Might be too large for some. Bottom-line: If you want a phone that's almost a tablet, you want the iPhone 6s Plus. Status: Released September 2015. Will likely be replaced by iPhone 7 Plus (http://www.imore.com/iphone-7) in September 2016. More: iPhone 6s Plus review (http://www.imore.com/iphone-6s-plus-review) <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone6s" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <h3>iPhone 6</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2014/10/iphone_6_review_hero.jpg?itok=EQ_ddc-v' />[/url] Specs: 4.7-inch Retina display. Shoots 8mp photos and takes 1080p 60fps videos. Has Apple A8 chipset, 1 GB of memory, and 16 GB and 64 GB storage options. Apple Pay. Available in space gray, silver, and gold. Runs iOS, can play audio and video, read ebooks, and runs over a million App Store apps and games. Bottom-line: If you want don't need 3D Touch or a 12 megapixel camera, and want to save $100, you want the iPhone 6. Status: Released September 2014. Price-dropped September 2015. More: iPhone 6 review (http://www.imore.com/iphone-6-review) <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone6" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <h3>iPhone 6 Plus</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2014/10/iphone_6_plus_review_hero.jpg?itok=IKu9ea2P' />[/url] Specs: 5.5-inch 1080p Retina display. Shoots 8mp photos and takes 1080p 60fps videos. 16, 64, and 128GB options. Apple Pay. Available in space gray and silver. Includes Apple Pay.Runs iOS 9, can play audio and video, read ebooks, and runs over a million App Store apps and games. Bottom-line: If you want don't need 3D Touch or a 12 megapixel camera, and want to save $100, you want the iPhone 6 Plus. Status: Released September 2014. Price-dropped September 2015. More: iPhone 6 Plus review (http://www.imore.com/iphone-6-plus-review) <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone6" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <h3>iPhone 5s</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/09/iphone_5s_apple_store_hero_0.jpg?itok=6s-R_Ypv' />[/url] Specs: 4-inch Retina display. Shoots 8mp photos and takes 1080p videos. Has Apple A7 chipset, 1 GB of memory, and 16 GB and 64 GB storage options. Available in space gray and sliver. Runs iOS 9, can play audio and video, read ebooks, and runs over a million App Store apps and games. Status: Released September 2013. Price-dropped September 2014 and again September 2015. Bottom line: If you want a smaller phone, don't mind it being an older phone, and really want to save $200, you want an iPhone 5s. More: iPhone 5s review (http://www.imore.com/iphone-5s-review), iPhone 5s buyers guide (http://www.imore.com/iphone-buyers-guide) <a href="http://www.apple.com/us/shop/goto/iphone5s" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <a name="ipad" id="ipad">[/url] <h2>iPad</h2> iPads are the personal computer made even more personal. With larger multitouch screen, hundreds of thousands of tablet-optimized apps, and options for both Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity, they may not be as powerful as Macs, but they can be even more empowering. <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/10/ipad_mini_3_ipad_air_2_demo_front_up.jpg?itok=7kUkTuO_' />[/url] <ul><li>Read the complete iPad buyers guide (http://www.imore.com/ipad-buyers-guide)</li> </ul><h3>iPad Pro</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/10/ipad-pro-demo-hero.jpg?itok=5QakIT82' />[/url] Specs: 12.9-inch 2732 x 2048 laminated display. Shoots 8mp photos and takes 1080p videos. Has an Apple A9X chipset, 4 GB of memory, 32 GB or 128 GB storage options. Includes Touch ID, Apple Pay, Split View apps. Compatible with Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. Available in space gray, silver, or gold. Plays audio and video, reads ebooks. Runs iOS 9, all App Store apps, including hundreds of thousands of tablet-specific iPad apps. Cellular/LTE available. Starts at $799. Status: Available November 2015. May be updated to iPad Pro 2 in 2016 or 2017. Bottom line: If you want a the biggest, best, more creative, most productive iPad money can buy, you want the iPad Pro. More: iPad Pro hub (http://www.imore.com/ipad-pro) <h3>iPad Air 2</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2014/10/ipad_air_2_home_screen_tree_hero.jpg?itok=WkCqn79H' />[/url] Specs: 9.7-inch laminated display. Shoots 8mp photos and takes 1080p videos. Has an Apple A8X chipset, 2 GB of memory, 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB storage options. Includes Touch ID, Apple Pay, Split View apps. Available in space gray, silver, or gold. Plays audio and video, reads ebooks. Runs iOS 9, all App Store apps, including hundreds of thousands of tablet-specific iPad apps. Cellular/LTE available. Starts at $499. Status: Released October 2014. Will likely be replaced by an iPad Air 3 in 2016. Bottom line: If you want a powerful 9.7-inch tablet with a gorgeous display, you want the iPad Air 2. More: iPad Air 2 review (http://www.imore.com/ipad-air-2-review) <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-air-2" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <h3>iPad mini 4</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/09/ipad-mini-4-review-display-hero_0.jpg?itok=TUZ989sU' />[/url] Specs: 7.9-inch laminated display. Shoots 8mp photos and takes 1080p videos. Has an Apple A8 chipset, 2 GB of memory, 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB storage options. Includes Touch ID, Apple Pay, Split View apps. Available in space gray, silver, or gold. Plays audio and video, reads ebooks. Runs iOS 9, all App Store apps, including hundreds of thousands of tablet-specific iPad apps. Cellular/LTE available. Starts at $399. Status: Released September 2015. May be replaced by iPad mini 4 in 2016 or 2017. Bottom line: If you want a portable 7.9-inch tablet with a gorgeous display, you want the iPad mini 4. More: iPad mini 4 review (http://www.imore.com/ipad-mini-4-review) <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-mini-4" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <h3>iPad Air</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2013/11/ipad_air_review_hero_fixed.jpg?itok=zjJJAux7' />[/url] Specs: 9.7-inch display. Shoots58mp photos and takes 1080p videos. Has an Apple A7 chipset, 1 GB of memory, 16 GB and 64 GB storage options. Available in space gray and silver. Plays audio and video, reads ebooks. Runs iOS 9, all App Store apps, including hundreds of thousands of tablet-specific iPad apps. Cellular/LTE available. Starts at $399. Bottom line: If you don't need Touch ID or Apple Pay or the latest chipsets, but do want a big screen, you want the iPad Air. Status: Released October 2013. Price-dropped in October 2014. More: iPad Air review (http://www.imore.com/ipad-air-review). <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-air" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <h3>iPad mini 2</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2014/10/ipad_mini_2_desk_hero.jpg?itok=1LWiBx4d' />[/url] Specs: 7.9-inch Retina display. Shoots 5mp photos and takes 1080p videos. 16 and 32GB options. Available in space gray and silver. Plays audio and video, reads ebooks. Runs iOS, all App Store apps, including over half-a-million tablet-specific iPad apps. Fits in purses, large jacket pockets. Cellular/LTE available. Starts at $269. Bottom line: If you don't care about Touch ID, Apple Pay, or the latest chipsets, but want a small sized tablet, you want the iPad mini 2. Status: Released October 2013. More: iPad mini 2 review (http://www.imore.com/ipad-mini-2-review) <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-mini-2" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <a name="watch" id="watch">[/url] <h2>Apple Watch</h2> Apple Watch is the opposite of other Apple devices—it's not about how much time you can immerse yourself in it, but how much time it can save you. For time keeping, notifications and communications, health and fitness tracking, remote control, and more, it's Apple's best product yet. <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2015/03/apple-watch-steel-colors-march15-hero.jpg?itok=bePfiVqK' />[/url] <ul><li>Read the complete Apple Watch buyers guide (http://www.imore.com/apple-watch-buyers-guide)</li> </ul><h3>Apple Watch Sport</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/05/apple-watch-sport-fitness-rings-hero.jpg?itok=PFr0iJLr' />[/url] Specs: 38mm or 42mm OLED Retina display, heart rate sensor, available in silver and space gray aluminum with ion-x glass and white, black, blue, green, or pink fluoroelastomer sport band (swappable). Runs watchOS 2 and Watch Apps, including built-in messaging, phone, mail, maps, calendar, wallet and Apple Pay, and much more. Starts at $349. Bottom line: If you want a light watch for athletics, or an entry-level watch, you want Apple Watch Sport. Status: Released April 2015. May be replaced with an Apple Watch Sport 2 in 2016. More: Apple Watch review (http://www.imore.com/apple-watch-review) <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch-sport" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <h3>Apple Watch</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2015/05/space-black-apple-watch-hand-hero.jpg?itok=O7t7mjEL' />[/url] Specs: 38mm or 42mm OLED Retina display, heart rate sensor, available in polished or space black stainless steel and sapphire glass, with sport band, classic or modern buckle, leather or Milanese loop, or link bracelet (swappable). Runs watchOS 2 and Watch Apps, including built-in messaging, phone, mail, maps, calendar, wallet and Apple Pay, and much more. Starts at $549. Bottom line: If you want higher quality materials and a more classic look, you want the Apple Watch. Status: Released April 2015. May be replaced by Apple Watch 2 in 2016. More: Apple Watch review (http://www.imore.com/apple-watch-review) Buy now from Apple (http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch) <h3>Apple Watch Hermès</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2015/10/apple-watch-hermes-double-tour-front-hero.jpg?itok=LFt6z2Jc' />[/url] Specs: 38mm or 42mm OLED Retina display, heart rate sensor, available in polished or space black stainless steel and sapphire glass, with sport band, classic or modern buckle, leather or Milanese loop, or link bracelet (swappable). Runs watchOS 2 and Watch Apps, including built-in messaging, phone, mail, maps, calendar, wallet and Apple Pay, and much more. Starts at $1100. Bottom line: If you love Hermès luxury leather, you'll love the Apple Watch Hermès. Status: Released October 2015. May be replaced by Apple Watch Hermès 2 in 2016. More: Apple Watch review (http://www.imore.com/apple-watch-review) <ul><li>Available at select Apple Retail and Hermès stores (http://www.apple.com/apple-watch-hermes/#section-hermes-locations)</li> </ul><h3>Apple Watch Edition</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/03/apple-watch-gold-gray-red-bands-hero.jpg?itok=EaUBf4jQ' />[/url] Specs: 38mm or 42mm OLED Retina display, heart rate sensor, available in yellow and rose gold with sapphire glass and sport band or classic or modern buckle (swappable). Runs watchOS 2 and Watch Apps, including built-in messaging, phone, mail, maps, calendar, wallet and Apple Pay, and much more. Starts at $10,000. Bottom line: If you're a jet-setter who only ever wears gold, you want the Apple Watch Edition. Status: Released April 2015. May be replaced by Apple Watch Edition 2 in 2016. More: Apple Watch review (http://www.imore.com/apple-watch-review) <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch-edition" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <a name="ipod" id="ipod">[/url] <h2>iPods</h2> iPods fall into two broad categories: the iPod touch, which is the smallest and least expensive way to get onto iOS and the App Store; and the iPods nano and shuffle, which provide traditional media playback capabilities in extremely portable form. <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/10/ipods-beats-hero.jpg?itok=yJeWBh25' />[/url] <h3>iPod touch</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2015/07/ipod-touch-2015-music-hero.jpg?itok=EedyF9Bt' />[/url] Specs: 4-inch Retina display. Apple A8 processor. Shoots 8mp photos and takes 1080p videos. Has Apple A8 chipset, 1GB of RAM, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB storage options. Available in space gray, silver, gold, pink, blue, and red (Apple Store exclusive). Runs iOS 9, can play audio and video, read ebooks, and runs millions of App Store apps and games. Starts at $199. Bottom line: If an iPhone and all its apps would be perfect but you just don't want or need a phone, get the even thinner, lighter, smaller iPod touch. Status: Updated July, 2015. More: iPod touch 5 review (http://www.imore.com/ipod-touch-2015-review) <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipod/ipod-touch" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <h3>iPod nano</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/07/ipod-nano-beats-wireless-hero.jpg?itok=8cO18Cj6' />[/url] Specs: 2.5-inch multitouch display. 16GB of storage. Includes apps for music, podcasts, video, exercise (pedometer, Nike+). Includes Bluetooth and FM radios. Available in space gray, gold, silver, pink, blue, and product red (Apple Store exclusive). Weighs only 31 grams. No networking, no Apple Music, requires USB cable and iTunes. Starts only $149. Bottom line: If an iPod touch is just too much, and all you want is a good amount of audio and video to keep you company at the gym, on a run, or on a trip, in the absolute smallest, lightest package available, get the iPod nano. Status: Refreshed July 2015. <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipod/ipod-nano" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <h3>iPod shuffle</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/07/ipod-shuffle-2015-bokeh-hero.jpg?itok=z2Y5wJzX' />[/url] Specs: 2GB of storages (enough for hundreds of songs), 15 hours of battery life. Convenient clip, available in space gray, gold, silver, pink, blue, and product red (Apple Store exclusive). Weighs only 12.5 grams. No networking, no Apple Music, requires USB cable and iTunes. Costs only $49. Bottom line: Whether you're exercising or traveling, if you want just enough music, podcasts, and audiobooks to get you through your workout or work day, and you don't want an Apple Watch, get the iPod shuffle. Status: Refreshed July 2015. <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipod/ipod-shuffle" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Apple[/url] <a name="mac" id="mac">[/url] <h2>Macs</h2> Apple makes a wide range of traditional computers, from laptop to desktop, from entry-level to state-of-the-art. For anyone who wants or needs everything a keyboard and mouse driven machine has to offer, there's a great Mac gift waiting. <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/11/mac_buyers_guide_screen_0.jpg?itok=Cm1erC4_' />[/url] <ul><li>Complete Mac buyers guide (http://www.imore.com/mac-buyers-guide)</li> </ul><h3>MacBook</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/04/macbook-review-hero.jpg?itok=CeK6KyUF' />[/url] Specs: 12-inch Retina display. Intel CoreM processor. USB C port. Up to Core i7. Up to 8GB of RAM. Up to 512GB of flash storage. Runs OS X and full desktop-class software. Weighs only 2 lbs. 9 hours of battery life. Force Touch trackpad. Starting at $1299. Status: Released April 2015. Bottom line: The closest Mac to an iPad, for those who want portability above all else. More: MacBook review (http://www.imore.com/macbook-2015-review) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MacBook-MK4M2LL-12-Inch-Display/dp/B00VSB1RZC/?tag=imoreb-20&m1k=d_im" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Amazon[/url] <h3>MacBook Air</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2014/10/1password_yosemite_macbook_air_hero.jpg?itok=RttYA5jW' />[/url] Specs: 11 or 13-inch screen. Intel i5 or i7 processors. USB 3 and ThunderBolt ports. Up to Core i7. Up to 8GB of RAM. Up to 512GB of flash storage. Runs OS X and full desktop-class software. Weighs only 2.38 or 2.96lbs. 9 or 12 hours of battery life. Starts at $899. Bottom line: If you want something portable but still need to be able to run Office, Photoshop, Xcode, etc., get a MacBook Air. If you need maximum portability, get the 11-inch model. If you need more pixels, get the 13-inch model. Status: Updated March 2015 with Intel Broadwell chipsets. More: MacBook Air buyers guide (http://www.imore.com/macbook-air-11-inch-vs-13-inch-which-lightweight-mac-laptop-right-you) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MacBook-MD760LL-13-3-Inch-VERSION/dp/B00746Z6RK/?tag=imoreb-20&m1k=d_im" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now on Amazon[/url] <h3>MacBook Pro</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/11/calcbot_macbook_pro_hero.jpg?itok=eze5nDD0' />[/url] Specs: 13- or 15-inch Retina displays. Dual-core i5 or quad-core i7 processors. USB 3 and ThunderBolt 2 ports. Up to 16GB of RAM. Up to 1TB of flash storage. 9 to 10 hours of batter life. AMD Radeon graphics option. Weighs only 3.48 or 4.49 lbs. Force Touch trackpad. Starts at $1299. Status: 13-inch updated in March 2015 with Intel Haswell chipsets and Force Touch, 15-inch updated in May 2015 with Force Touch (but no Haswell). Bottom line: If you want desktop performance in a laptop, get the MacBook Pro. More: MacBook Pro buyers guide (http://www.imore.com/macbook-pro-retina-display-13-inch-vs-15-inch-which-powerful-mac-laptop-right-you) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MacBook-MGX82LL-13-3-Inch-Display/dp/B0096VE096/?tag=imoreb-20&m1k=d_im" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Amazon[/url] <h3>Mac Mini</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2014/11/mac-mini-2014-top-angle-right.jpg?itok=rSpOQY0I' />[/url] Specs: Dual-core i5 or i7 processors. USB 3, Ethernet, HDMI, Thunderbolt 2, USB 3 ports. 2GB, 8GB, or 16GB of RAM. Up to 1TB of flash or Fusion drive. Starts at $499. Status: Updated March 2014 with Intel Haswell chipsets. Bottom line: If you want a Mac for your server rack or home server closet, to add to an existing PC setup, or to use as a home theater, get a Mac mini. More: Mac mini buyers guide (http://www.imore.com/mac-mini-vs-mac-mini-which-entry-level-mac-desktop-should-you-buy) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MGEM2LL-Desktop-NEWEST-VERSION/dp/B00746X7G2/?tag=imoreb-20&m1k=d_im" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Amazon[/url] <h3>iMac</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/09/os-x-el-capitan-imac-5k-hero.jpg?itok=IJkYEdy7' />[/url] Specs: 21.5- and 27-inch displays. Quad-core i5 or quad-core i7 processors. 8GB to 32 GB of RAM. Conventional hard drive, flash storage or Fusion Drive options up to 3 TB. Multiple graphics options. Ethernet, UBS 3, and ThunderBolt 2 ports. Retina 5K display option. Starts at $1099. Status: Updated May 2015 with lower cost Retina 5K options (no Haswell update). Bottom line: If you want an incredibly powerful Mac wrapped in an incredibly elegant design, get an iMac. If you want desktop Retina, get a Retina 5K iMac. More: iMac buyers guide (http://www.imore.com/215-inch-imac-vs-27-inch-imac-which-all-one-desktop-mac-should-you-buy) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Apple-iMac-Retina-5K-display/dp/B00746WZHE/?tag=imoreb-20&m1k=d_im" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Amazon[/url] <h3>Mac Pro</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2013/06/mac_pro_closed_ports_hero.jpg?itok=QmkppygU' />[/url] Specs: State-of-the-art computing. Up to 8-core Xeon E5 processor. Up to 64GB RAM. Up to dual AMD FirePro D700 graphics cards. Up to 1TB of flash storage. Up to three 4K displays, six Thunderbolt displays. 4x USB3, 6x Thunderbolt, 2x Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 1.4 UHD ports. 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0. Starts at $299. Status: Past due on an update. Bottom line: If you need the Mac equivalent of Bugatti Veyron, you need a Mac Pro. More: Mac Pro buyers guide (http://www.imore.com/new-mac-pro-what-options-apples-high-end-mac-should-you-get) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00747YRWO/?tag=imoreb-20&m1k=d_im" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Amazon[/url] <a name="tv" id="tv">[/url] <h2>Apple TV</h2> Incredibly easy to setup. Incredibly inexpensive. Includes on-board channels for iTunes TV, Movies, Music, Netflix, and many more, as well as the ability to AirPlay content from iOS or OS X devices. <h3>Apple TV (2015)</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_blw/public/field/image/2015/09/apple-tv-new-hero_0.jpg?itok=IaH2Fpqo' />[/url] Specs: Apple A8 chipset, 32 or 64 GB of storage, HDMI, Ethernet, 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, BT/IR multitouch remote, Sir, Dolby 7.1. Costs $69. Bottom line: If you want Siri control, apps and games, and cutting edge content, you want Apple TV (2015). Status: Available October 2015. <h3>Apple TV (2012)</h3> <a href='http://www.imore.com/buyers-guide' title="Buyers guide: How to pick the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and more!"><img src='http://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/field/image/2014/03/apple_tv_box_menu_hero.jpg?itok=NVfMM0U9' />[/url] Specs: Single core Apple A5 chipset, 8 GB of storage, HDMI, optical audio, Ethernet, 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, IR remote, Dolby 5.1. Costs $69. Bottom line: If all you want is the ability to stream content from Apple and their partners, and put what's on your Apple devices onto your big screen TV, all you need is an Apple TV (2012). Status: Released in March 2012. Price dropped in March 2015. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MD199LL-A-TV/dp/B007I5JT4S?tag=imoreb-20&m1k=d_im" title="" class="cta shop" rel="nofollow">Buy now from Amazon[/url] <h2>More help!</h2> If you've already chosen the best iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iPod, Mac, or Apple TV for you or yours, let us know what you picked and how you like it. If you're still not sure which Apple products best suit your needs, head on over to our help and discussion forums (http://forums.imore.com) or ask away in the comments! Last updated: October 2015. </div></div></div> 

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