Which Apple Mac is Best for Me?

There’s a Mac for everyone, but how do you decide on which model will work best for you? Take a look at our short guide below, to help you decide.
 
Apple makes 6 different types of Mac, each with a range of different specs, so it can get a bit confusing! Read on to find out more...

​MacBook Air
 
The MacBook Air, with its 13-inch screen, is the cheapest and lightest Apple laptop. The current model boasts a Touch ID fingerprint sensor and a Retina display. It’s less powerful than it’s bigger brother, the MacBook Pro, and only has 2 USB-C ports. Ideal for home users and students.

​MacBook Pro
 
Available with a 13-inch or 15-inch screen, the MacBook Pro is Apple’s most powerful laptop. With a Touch Bar (a thin touchscreen display sitting along the top of the keyboard in place of the function keys) - incorporating Touch ID - a Retina display and the latest 9th-gen Intel Core i9 processors, it is both heavier and more expensive than the MacBook Air. However, it’s power makes it ideal for business users and higher end domestic users (e.g. those who might dabble in a bit of video editing). It is also preferable for users who want a laptop, but for whom a 13-inch screen is just too small.

​Mac mini
 
The Mac mini is the cheapest Mac available, largely because it has no screen…or keyboard…or mouse! It’s a tidy little square box that sits discreetly on your desk, taking up very little space and looking stylish. Best for those who need a Mac on a budget (although do bear in mind that you will need to purchase a screen, keyboard and mouse separately, if you do not have these already).

​iMac
 
The iMac is a powerful all-in-one computer with a big screen - 21.5 or 27-inches. It’s not portable, and can get expensive if you choose to upgrade. However, it is ideal for offices, designers and video editors. Or home users who enjoy the sleek, tidy look of an all-in-one solution.

​iMac Pro
 
The iMac Pro is the big brother of the iMac. With a 27-inch screen with a 5K display it comes in a stunning Space Grey design. An incredibly powerful machine, the iMac Pro is ideal for professional designers, video editors or anyone else who needs the ultimate in rendering/processing power. Of course, all this power, size and beauty comes at a price - the iMac Pro is expensive!

​Mac Pro
 
A desktop unit without a screen, the Mac Pro is extremely powerful, expandable and astronomically expensive! But if you are a professional video editor, animator or require huge amounts of power from your Mac, the Mac Pro is a game changer - there is simply nothing better!

​As you can see, there’s a Mac for everyone! And at Blue Apple Systems, we can supply all Macs, either to buy outright, on lease to free up working capital, or even second-user (only ever supplied and maintained by ourselves). So contact us to find out more!

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