Whether you’re buying a gift for a friend, a loved one, or for yourself, you deserve to get the best available deals. This is why I recommend avoiding certain products in Apple’s lineup – products that are now a bit old.
The “Avoid” list:
iPhone SE: It didn’t see a refresh this year. And at over a year old, it’s not the great deal that it was when it launched in 2020.Apple Watch SE/Series 3: I’d give both of these a wide berth. The SE is a year old, and the Series 3 is still hanging on after four years. Both feel overpriced compared to the Series 7, and you might do better looking for a secondhand watch.Mac Pro: With the transition to Apple Silicon underway, this huge monetary investment doesn’t make sense. HomePod: No. Mini is okay to buy, though.iPod touch: Don’t touch that!
The “Recommended” list for Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2021:
Top tips for buying Apple products
Shop around – Apple is not the cheapest place to buy Apple products (although for some products, it could be the only place).Order early – The global chip shortage is causing longer than usual shipping times for some products, so plan ahead!Make sure you know what you are buying – For example, the latest AirPods are the 3rd-generation model, not the 2nd-generation versions (which I still see for sale for a premium price).Warranties – Apple has no problems with new, genuine products bought from third-parties.
Two years on from their release, these are still my favorite earbuds. Well made, robust, and with a replaceable battery, these will make lost keys or wallets a thing of the past. The display is beautiful, the camera is superb, and the battery life is far ahead of the competition. Paired with the beautiful XDR display and camera array featuring a 12MP wide camera, 10MP ultra wide camera, and even a LiDAR scanner, this is a great product for both work and play. The M1 chip blows away anything that Intel could bring to a Mac, and it allows for incredible performance combined with an unprecedented battery life.
