For those unfamiliar with Apple’s terminology, a product becomes vintage once more than five years have passed since the company stopped distributing it for sale. This doesn’t mean the device will suddenly stop working, but it does make getting official repairs a little more complicated.

Apple can still provide servicing for vintage products, although repairs depend on the availability of replacement parts. Once a device reaches obsolete status, typically seven years after sales have ended, Apple generally stops offering hardware repairs altogether.

Apple’s next streaming device is expected to arrive as part of a broader smart home refresh, although the company has yet to confirm what upgrades it will bring.

With a potential successor just around the corner, however, anyone considering an upgrade might want to hold off until Apple’s October 13 announcement.