Number of days between all recent releases of that product line.

Number of days since the current model was released.

The MacRumors Buyer's Guide has always-up-to-date information that provides a snapshot of: Thankfully, Apple is generally quite predictable when it comes to new MacBook releases, so it's easy to predict when the new model will hit shelves. If you buy a new laptop, you certainly won't want to see a new model released a week after your purchase. Instead, you could spend that money on other items like the AppleCare extended warranty. But the smart shopper knows that the laptop itself isn't the only part of the MacBook experience. These two reminders are crucial because the moment you see deals, you'll be tempted to spend a little extra or buy more than what you need. Write down why you have chosen that budget, and how flexible you can be with it. Similarly, before you start, figure out a budget. For example, 'I want a MacBook Air because I need to carry it around campus all the time.'

Write down the reasons you want those particular specifications or features.

You should also figure out what specifications you need. Remember, the best deal available isn't necessarily the perfect choice for you.īefore you start looking around, ask yourself which MacBook you should get. Once you start looking for deals, it's easy to get 'deal blindness.' That's when you end up spending a few hundred dollars more for more storage space, or getting a MacBook Pro instead of a MacBook just because you found a good deal on the Pro.

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