How much do you let the macrumors buying guide influence you?

[mrcrlee]

I recently discovered the macrumors buying guide, which highlights all of the products, the last refresh date, and offers an opinion on whether or not to buy.

https://buyersguide.macrumors.com//#Mac_Mini

Well, I am interested in the MacMini server and I can't decide if I let the buyer's guide influence me out of a purchase and to wait for the next refresh.

Someone push me one way or the other (MacMini server + 8gb upgrade from Amazon).

Edit: I'll add that it's currently: Neutral - Mid-product cycle (90 days since last refresh, avg. 265 days)

Gracias macrumor peeps.

 

[mrsir2009]

Well if it says "DON'T BUY! UPGRADES SOON!" I would wait. So, yeah, it does for me.

 

[mdgm]

Buy. I wouldn't expect an update before mid-next year (apart from perhaps a possible minor spec bump).

 

[rokey]

I watch it before new purchases if im unsure about time frame. but mac minis have come in the summer months as of recent. buy now!

 

[Ice Dragon]

It definitely influences me as I waited until the 2011 Mini's came out before I finally switched to Mac.

 

[BelleLewis]

do you really need the computer now or you just want to buy a new one? if not i think you should just wait

 

[old-wiz]

I don't really look at the buying guide; I follow the rumors and read Intel's release info and decide based on that. It's pretty easy to tell when something new is coming if you pay attention. I don't usually buy latest and greatest unless I have a need for it; otherwise I just buy what will work for what I want to do.