Apple's latest tech event proved to be another newsworthy affair, with the introduction of several new products as well as updates to its software suite for personal computers, tablets and smartphones.
Here's a recap of the five biggest announcements:
1. iPad Air. As expected, the new 9.7-inch iPad is thinner and lighter than earlier models, and comes in space gray and silver (what, no gold?). Although it doesn't boast the champagne hue of the iPhone 5s, it does sport the same A7 processing chip and M7 coprocessor. Also missing is the fingerprint sensor rumored to be included with the new iPad. It starts at $499 for a 16GB, Wi-Fi only model. Interestingly, Apple is keeping the iPad 2 around, selling that for $399.
2. iPad Mini with Retina display. Apple's smaller tablet gets a big screen boost with the addition of a Retina display. The 7.9-inch device features 2048 x 1536 resolution and the A7 chip, along with 10 hours of battery life. It starts at $399, with the original iPad Mini now available at $299.
3. Mac Pro. Seeking out a traditional personal computer and got money to burn? Apple rolls out its Mac Pro starting at a whopping $2,999. For that price, consumers get an Intel Xenon 5 Quad-Core processor and 4K display support (full specifications here).
4. New MacBooks. The MacBook Pro gets an overhaul, with thinner, lighter models boasting the new Intel Haswell chips. Both the 13- and 15-inch models get a price cut, now available at $1,299 and $1,999 respectively.
5. Free Mavericks. The two big words Apple used with software were "free" and "today." The highlight is the latest version of the Mac operating system called OS X Mavericks is available today for free. Users must be running OS X 10.6.8 or later to snag the upgrade. Features include multiple display support, iBooks and Maps apps and upgraded notifications.
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