Currently I have a Macbook Pro and also have an iMac on order – I’m a big fan on Macs. But I do know that choosing the right Mac for you can be difficult. This article should help to make the decision easier for you.

The first thing you need to think about is whether you want a laptop or a desktop computer. This depends on what you require in terms of portability. For example, if you’re going to be bringing your computer around quite a lot, it’s best to buy a laptop. If it’s going to be kept in one place all of the time, getting a desktop computer is probably the best option (As you will get more power from a desktop computer). Of course Apple are doing their best to put as much power into their laptops as possible.

Now the second thing to look at is your budget of course. The price of Apple’s computers vary quite a lot – Varying from around £500 to several thousands of pounds. If you have a lot of money to spend, you’re likely to get a more powerful computer that is much quicker. You can still get a decent computer with a small budget, though. I would recommend trying to invest as much money as possible into one of Apple’s computers as they should last you for many years to come unlike other computers.

The third thing to look at is what you’ll be using your Mac for. For example, if you’re only going to be using your Mac for basic activities such as browsing the internet and checking e-mails, then a less-powerful Mac may be the correct option for you. If, on the other hand, you’re going to complete more complex, memory-intensive tasks on your Mac such as video editing, then you’re really going to need to look at more powerful Macs. If you think that you’re going to need more power in future, it’s probably best to pay more now and buy the more powerful Mac to save you having to buy a whole new Mac in the future.

To help you out even further, below I will provide you information on which Mac you should buy depending on different circumstances.

Mac Mini
Desktop computer
Low budget
Not very powerful – Basic tasks only
Small, sleek computer
Price in USD: $599

iMac
Desktop computer
Reasonable budget
Fairly Powerful
All-In-One computer
Price in USD: $1199

Mac Pro
Desktop computer
High budget
Very powerful!
Price in USD: $2499

MacBook
Laptop computer
Reasonable budget
Reasonably powerful
Sleek design
Price in USD: $999

MacBook Pro
Laptop computer
Reasonable budget
Powerful
Great design, great display
Price in USD: $1199

MacBook Air
Laptop computer
Rather high budget
Not very powerful
Very slim design!
Price in USD: $1499

In conclusion, I hope this guide has helped you to decide which Mac computer you should buy. It all depends on whether you want a laptop or desktop, your budget and what sort of tasks you wish to complete on your new Mac computer.