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March 2009
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The editors liked
New Nehalem microprocessor
Easier to upgrade internal components.
Best-in-class desktop design
Interior design makes upgrades and parts replacement simple
Strong performance with high-definition video and 3D rendering
Thanks to new Intel CPU and faster RAM
Bestinclass desktop design
Interior simplifies upgrades and parts replacement
Strong performance on HD video and 3D rendering thanks to new Intel CPU and faster RAM
The editors didn't like
Most routine apps perform better with fewer
Faster processors. Min specs
Two 2.26GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Nehalem" processors
6GB (six 1GB) memory
640GB hard drive
18x double-layer SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 with 512MB.
We wish it had eSATA ports instead of FireWire 800 for external hard-drive connections
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The Mac Pro might seem expensive to most of us, but it’s not going to faze people who have paid the best part of £1500 for high-end applications such as Adobe’s Creative Suite or Apple’s own Final Cut Server. Those users will jump a...
The new Apple Mac Pros, with their cutting-edge Nehalem processor technology, are able to execute more tasks at a faster clip, despite lower processor speeds. And their new internal design makes adding hard drives, memory cards, and PCI Express 2.0 ca...
Best-in-class desktop design; interior design makes upgrades and parts replacement simple; strong performance with high-definition video and 3D rendering, thanks to new Intel CPU and faster RAM
We wish it had eSATA ports instead of FireWire 800 for external hard-drive connections
Apple's new eight-core Mac Pro improves markedly on the older model in high-intensity digital-media and multitasking scenarios. We also love the design tweaks that improve on Apple's already industry-leading sensibilities. Any Apple-bound design profe...
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Published: 2009-03-24, Author: Jim , review by: macworld.co.uk
New Nehalem microprocessor; easier to upgrade internal components.
Most routine apps perform better with fewer, faster processors. Min specs: Two 2.26GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Nehalem" processors, 6GB (six 1GB) memory, 640GB hard drive, 18x double-layer SuperDrive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 with 512MB.
Bestinclass desktop design, Interior simplifies upgrades and parts replacement, Strong performance on HD video and 3D rendering thanks to new Intel CPU and faster RAM
umption benchmark, and find out what issues your business needs to focus on.
Apples new eight-core Mac Pro shows improvements in high-intensity digital media and multitasking scenarios. We also love the design tweaks that improve on Apples already industry-leading efforts. Any Apple-bound design professional would welcome th
Abstract: Apples new Mac Pro represents a bit of a coup for the company. Apple got to announce a workstation based on Intel’s Xeon 3500 and 5500 chip lines before the processors were even launched. They’re formally announced towards the end of this month and th...
Abstract: Michael BeanOn March 3, 2009 Apple announced the release of a new Mac Pro model with Intel “Nehalem” Xeon processors and a next-generation system architecture. The base Apple Mac Pro 2.26 GHz model MB535LL/A includes dual 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon ...
Nehalem Mac Pro is impeccably built, extraordinarily configurable and expandable, owner-serviceable, quiet, green, friendly, fast, and custom-made for Snow Leopard. Apple made one machine fit for commercial desktop, w...
Performance boost isnt as impressive on day-to-day tasks as youd think. Big and bulky. Windows performance outpaces Mac OS X performance on the same task. Only 90 days of phone tech support.
The Apple Mac Pro (8-Core) is the performance dream PC of the creative professional. If you get one, just make sure you have programs that will take advantage of the extra power....
