It costs $99 annually and gives you access to software, advanced app capabilities, beta testing tools, and app analytics To just test and deploy applications you need Apple ID, and you will need to be mamber of Developer Program if you want to sell your apps on App Store.. o all the above, there are some benefits to developing on Mac the key one being You can run all the major operating systems on Mac - Windows, Linux, etc - so you could use your Mac to program for any OS. As for MacBook, it's option and MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are not much bigger or heavier and have lot more going for them - and in the case of Air, costs less. But do not buy the older 2015-2017 MacBook Air without Retina display - in that case the better display on Pro is well worth the loss of those two hours of battery life.. On the desktop side, the 21.5in and 27in iMacs both offers two Thunderbolt 3 ports, three USB 3, and SDXC card slot, while Mac mini offers four Thunderbolt 3 ports, along with HDMI and USB 3.. or iMac and Mac mini, or MacBook, read on.. While you might not see the benefit of opting for Touch Bar, be aware that Apple has restricted the fastest processors to Touch Bar models, so if you're expecting to do processor-intensive work you might have to suck it up and splash the cash for the more expensive upgrade.. MacBook Pro is still option though, you can get 16GB RAM as option, and it offers you lot more power for your money and MacBook Air.. Actually, thanks to the 2018 update to Mac mini you can now get impressive and powerful machine for fraction of the price of iMac.. MacBook Pro with Touch Bar comes with 256GB SSD, add 16GB RAM at point of sale to bring the price to £1,929 ..
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