iPod
Apple usually updates its iPod product line at the September media event. Our suggestion is not to buy an iPod any time before the event.
- iPod shuffle - Do not buy; update soon
- iPod nano - Do not buy; update soon
- iPod classic - Optional; not updated for 2 years
- iPod touch - Do not buy; update soon
iPhone
iPhone is usually updated at June/July WWDC event. This year it wasn't.
- iPhone 4 - Do not buy; update is late for app. 2 months
iPad
iPad is usually updated at February/March.
- iPad 2 - Buy now; mid-product cycle
Mac
- MacBook Air - Buy now; just updated
- MacBook Pro - Optional; approaching the end of current generation
- iMac - Buy now; mid-product cycle
- Mac Pro - Optional; approaching the end of current generation
- Mac Mini - Buy now; just updated