This time of year, consumer electronics sales start to dip shortly after the holiday season, but with the coronavirus still dominating the news and work and learning still being done from home, it looks like that decline won't be coming anytime soon. There will still be people who need electronics.
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And a significant portion of these products will be Apple products.
Apple is definitely a leader in the electronics industry. Some products go through a regular refresh cycle like the iPhone, which most people are familiar with, while other products are left to “wither and rot.” This means that there are products that are very good and those that are not.
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Here is a list of products to avoid if you want to buy something for yourself or a relative:
iPhone SE: The SE was a great phone when it first launched, but it hasn't received a refresh this year. And now that it's been over a year, it's not the great deal it was when it first launched in 2020, especially since its price is unchanged.
HomePod: The HomePod isn't the best choice for a speaker, but the Mini is a good buy.
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Apple Watch SE/Series 3: The SE is a year old, and the Series 3 is still going strong after four years. Both seem overpriced compared to the Series 7. The Series 3 seems like a particularly bad buy, with many owners unhappy.
Mac Pro: With the transition to Apple Silicon underway, this huge financial investment doesn't seem to make sense right now.
iPod touch: The refresh of this product has been delayed and may never come, so this gadget may soon become history.
