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So, you’ve decided you want a Mac. Maybe you’ve used a friend’s and got hooked, or perhaps you’ve heard that Macs suffer from fewer viruses and are easier to use – Whatever the reason is, you’ll obviously want to pay the best price possible, and also get the machine most suitable to you. This short guide, brought to you by Moneysupermarket.com, aims to give Mac buyers just that information, arming them with knowledge for when the day to buy the machine comes.

iMac

The iMac is Apple’s general use machine – It’s not going to set the world on fire with its technical specifications, but at the same time, you won’t have to shell out anywhere near as much as you would for some of the top-end systems. The iMac is certainly a good looking machine – All of the components are hidden behind the screen in an almost impossibly slim case, and as a result there are very few wires or cables sticking out of the back. The iMac comes in a number of different configurations and setups, and as such is probably the best choice for an every day, run-of-the-mill user.

Mac Pro

There’s a reason why these machines come with the ‘pro’ name – Quite often they’re hefty machines that come with a high price tag to match their technical abilities; unless you’re in a job that requires a particularly powerful system (Music production or video editing, for example) you’ll probably find that you won’t use it to it’s full potential.

MacBook

MacBook is now somewhat of a generic term, as there are three separate products that use the name: The MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook air: – Built for all round use, processing power and ultra-light portability respectively. Obviously which of the three you buy is entirely dependant on your needs, but if you’re unsure the standard MacBook isn’t exactly a slouch in the processing department, nor is it a struggle to carry around – Should you need more power or more portability consider the Pro or the air, but for day-to-day use, the standard MacBook should do you proud.

Mac Mini

The Mac mini is somewhat of a curio – It is tiny, and designed in a partisan way, but is a desktop machine. The Mini is the lowest spec of Apple’s desktops, and is designed for “switchers” (Those who already have a keyboard, mouse and monitor, who are likely moving from a Windows machine), or for those who want a simple multimedia library in their front room.

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A Technology Article, written by the Desktop Computers team at Moneysupermarket.com