If you are planning to buy a new iPod, iPhone, iMac or any other hardware from Apple, your first thought is often something like this:
Should I buy an iPod now or wait for some more time as rumors strongly suggest that Apple may be planning to release some new iPod models soon and they may even drop some existing ones from their current product line.
That’s perfectly valid because you don’t want to spend your hard-earned money on a product that is about to become obsolete as the manufacturer (in this case, Apple) is preparing to launch a whole new range.
Mac Rumors, a website focused on news about all things Apple, provides a handy Buyer’s Guide that can help you decide whether it’s the right time to purchase an Apple product or should you wait.
The guide is based on online rumors as well as historical data. For instance, the current recommendation for iPod Touch is “Don’t Buy” because Apple last updated the product in September last year and is therefore expected to release new updates soon.?
Similarly, the guide doesn’t recommend buying an iPod Classic and iPod Nano as these products are approaching the end of cycle but you may safely buy the iPod Shuffle as the product has just been updated.
The purchase recommendations is this guide may not be always true but it’s still a fairly useful resource especially when you want to know when did Apple last upgrade the product that you are planning to buy.
Find this article at: http://www.labnol.org/gadgets/buy-apple-product-now-or-wait/8346/
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Reader Comments
I think you should buy when you need a new product, one example, if your notebook is not working anymore then get a new one. Just my two cents.
Written by Luis on 04.28.09
Hey Amit, but isn’t it the case that they (Apple) ensure that the outdated gadgets inventory is a reasonable low level at their outlets before they release new versions?
Written by Manish Kayal on 04.28.09
The Mac Rumors Buyer’s Guide can be a helpful start but why is there no consideration given to a new OS release date. One might save $129.00 waiting a month or so, and that is not a trivial amount.
Written by Russ on 04.28.09
I second that Russ, I wish there was OS and other software (like Aperture, iLife, iWork, and the express versions of Final Cut and audio software) watch lists as well.
Written by Luis on 04.28.09
People who worry about this stuff are stupid.
Why should you worry and wait? Either you like this product now, or you can find a much better alternative. There shouldn’t be any need to worry, if you truly like the product.
The only reason why you would wait, is because you’re not confident about using that particular Apple product. You’re worried that if you don’t have the latest, you would be behind the trends.
Basing data on rumors? Wow, Apple really has a hold on a lot of people. I’m sorry, but if you’re one of those people, you’re really a fool.
Written by Quikboy on 04.28.09
@ Quickboy
I’m sad there are people like you out there who are willing to pay full price for equipment that has lost a significant amount of its value. It’s people like you who let Apple get away with the ridiculous system of introducing a product and never lowering the price as it ages.
Any computer or related product that’s been on the market for 9 months is worth substantially less than it was the day it was introduced. Anyone who believes otherwise is the real fool.
The only legitimate reason to ignore past release dates is actually needing a new computer immediately because of a hardware failure or personnel change.
Excuses like budget restrictions or increased productivity are the mark of a poor business person. Only an idiot insists on paying too much because they can’t figure out how to budget correctly or keeps computers around so long that productivity is affected significantly.
Written by David on 04.29.09
I am eagerly waiting for new upgraded firmware(3.0) model of Apple’s iPhone.Thats why i am not taking the new one.
Written by himanshu on 04.29.09