

If you're a software developer, you probably have this stuff already sitting around in a closet. You can save quite a bit of money by just buying a new CPU and repurposing the devices you already own. Buying a new Mac mini is a great option if you already have a display, keyboard, and other peripherals.


The development tools don't work with older PowerPC processors.Īdd a Mac mini. The only caveat when buying older hardware is to make sure the Mac has an Intel processor. The apps you're going to create are small and don't need a lot of processor power to build and test. Someone else's old hardware will be perfectly fine for iPhone development. If you're on a shoestring budget, check out eBay or craigslist.
