Really this MP and the imac updates are the bare minimum to qualify as updated lines. No technology advances whatsoever. Kind of disappointing when you think of it, especially when compared to the rest of the desktop market or even Apples own mobile lines which are putting forth innovative new features.. Simply no innovation this time around.
He won't say it in public, but Steve must be saying to himself ? this is old school technology, and well, we just aren't going to waste any more time, energy or money on it folks. It's time for folks to step up to today's technology and that means "Buy" an iPhone / iPad, and your life will be complete.
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It'll be interesting when there's no content to consume on the iDevices because there are no computers left to create it on ?
These look nice but are way overpriced compared to the new iMacs. Apple now sells a single CPU MP for more than the original MP with 2 CPUs. And the Corei5 iMac is $500 cheaper than the entry level MP and includes a 27" screen while offering comparable CPU performance and more RAM.
I've been wanting an Intel Mac tower for long time, but the prices are ridiculous. I'd love an iMac but unfortunately I require PCIe slots for special audio DSP cards I use. Sticking with my PC for my desktop needs unfortunately.
Their chart suggests the performance of competing drives go to almost zero over time. That seems very dishonest, the figures I recall were a 25% drop without TRIM, certainly nothing like a 90% drop.
It'll be interesting when there's no content to consume on the iDevices because there are no computers left to create it on …
For consumer content creation, I don't think that's going to be a problem, I would expect something like the iPad would be able to do just as well as a desktop. For example, the viral video "Apple of my Eye" was shot and edited 100% on an iPhone. And that was done a lot more professionally than most consumer videos.
The professionals will still get their desktops and laptops.
It's a great looking case that acts as a giant heat-sink. Changing it simply for the sake of changing it just means that you should consider having your kool-aid checked.
While it's disappointing, I sure didn't expect to see USB 3, and no way expected a faster FW.
I had minimal hopes for an Express 3 buss.
Otherwise, it's a good upgrade. Won't replace my early 2009 Mac Pro with this though. Possibly when it's upgraded to those other standards (hopefully Lightpeak though) I will.
Right now I want to replace my 4870 with a faster ATI card, and that's about it. I can always add faster ports when they come out in a card, as I did with my e-SATA drives.
While it's disappointing, I sure didn't expect to see USB 3, and no way expected a faster FW.
I had minimal hopes for an Express 3 buss.
Otherwise, it's a good upgrade. Won't replace my early 2009 Mac Pro with this though. Possibly when it's upgraded to those other standards (hopefully Lightpeak though) I will.
Right now I want to replace my 4870 with a faster ATI card, and that's about it. I can always add faster ports when they come out in a card, as I did with my e-SATA drives.
Yes, such at the NewerTech MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller Card. Driverless, hot plug, etc. Anyone tried this nifty card?
These look nice but are way overpriced compared to the new iMacs. Apple now sells a single CPU MP for more than the original MP with 2 CPUs. And the Corei5 iMac is $500 cheaper than the entry level MP and includes a 27" screen while offering comparable CPU performance and more RAM.
I've been wanting an Intel Mac tower for long time, but the prices are ridiculous. I'd love an iMac but unfortunately I require PCIe slots for special audio DSP cards I use. Sticking with my PC for my desktop needs unfortunately.
Nah, not too impressed about the updates....The prices seems to be hiked on all new macs, if i remember correct Apple used too previously always lower the prices, guess they're not yet satisfied with the profit margins I will wait till the next update, if that one has some of the new tech that is bound (Lightpeak/USB 3.0, BD etc.) i'll get it, if it's not worth it, i'll just go for the TOTL 27" iMac
mac pros are killer. I had the original quad when it came out, and despite all the yelling that it was overpriced and someone could get 'X' for a thousand less, it was the best computer I've even bought and lasted for years, until I needed to go portable. (of course i7 portables made that easier...)
What exactly do people want apple to do with this amazing case?
In addition to the Mac Pro line, cut the Mac Pro case down and offer a Mac Pro Junior, 1 4-core processor, 4 memory slots, room for 2 HDs, 1 optical drive, and a slot for a video card. But don't hold your breath for this to ever happen.
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He won't say it in public, but Steve must be saying to himself ? this is old school technology, and well, we just aren't going to waste any more time, energy or money on it folks. It's time for folks to step up to today's technology and that means "Buy" an iPhone / iPad, and your life will be complete.
Skip
It'll be interesting when there's no content to consume on the iDevices because there are no computers left to create it on ?
I've been wanting an Intel Mac tower for long time, but the prices are ridiculous. I'd love an iMac but unfortunately I require PCIe slots for special audio DSP cards I use. Sticking with my PC for my desktop needs unfortunately.
Originally Posted by FineTunes
The only current options are third party SSD's like
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/inter..._SSD_Sandforce
Their chart suggests the performance of competing drives go to almost zero over time. That seems very dishonest, the figures I recall were a 25% drop without TRIM, certainly nothing like a 90% drop.
Started new thread re SSD's @
http://forums.appleinsider.com/showt...46#post1684446
if anyone is interested. SSD's are getting cheaper and larger in capacity and it appears that Apple is slowly making the move to SSD's.
Bad for imaging...
It'll be interesting when there's no content to consume on the iDevices because there are no computers left to create it on …
For consumer content creation, I don't think that's going to be a problem, I would expect something like the iPad would be able to do just as well as a desktop. For example, the viral video "Apple of my Eye" was shot and edited 100% on an iPhone. And that was done a lot more professionally than most consumer videos.
The professionals will still get their desktops and laptops.
It's a great looking case that acts as a giant heat-sink. Changing it simply for the sake of changing it just means that you should consider having your kool-aid checked.
I agree. as you can see I like the aluminum case:
I agree. as you can see I like the aluminum case:
Our OS X server is the most beautiful server in our rack, course that's not hard when the rest are IBMs and Dells.
I had minimal hopes for an Express 3 buss.
Otherwise, it's a good upgrade. Won't replace my early 2009 Mac Pro with this though. Possibly when it's upgraded to those other standards (hopefully Lightpeak though) I will.
Right now I want to replace my 4870 with a faster ATI card, and that's about it. I can always add faster ports when they come out in a card, as I did with my e-SATA drives.
Sooo.... the rules are that the Apple Haters post first? Is that it?
Haha! The rules are: antenna trolls post first!
While it's disappointing, I sure didn't expect to see USB 3, and no way expected a faster FW.
I had minimal hopes for an Express 3 buss.
Otherwise, it's a good upgrade. Won't replace my early 2009 Mac Pro with this though. Possibly when it's upgraded to those other standards (hopefully Lightpeak though) I will.
Right now I want to replace my 4870 with a faster ATI card, and that's about it. I can always add faster ports when they come out in a card, as I did with my e-SATA drives.
Yes, such at the NewerTech MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller Card. Driverless, hot plug, etc. Anyone tried this nifty card?
Wow... now that's a nice rack.
To paraphrase Teri Garr in Young Frankenstein: Why thank you doctor!
one 3.33 GHz 6-core Intel Xeon W3680 processor for the quad-core Mac Pro;
my nitpick:
it seems that one 3.33GHZ 6-core is no longer a quad core, right?...
my question is:
why isn't the 3.33GHz 6-core available as dual CPU?
my problem:
$4999 for a 12-core?? yikes!
They are coming out in August.
BS on the price points and BS on the fact that it is still the same case as 6 years ago!
From a design point of view for looks, easy updating and access what would you change? Just curious.
1) 6Gbps SATA?
2) Intel’s 1ku charge for these 12-core chips?
These look nice but are way overpriced compared to the new iMacs. Apple now sells a single CPU MP for more than the original MP with 2 CPUs. And the Corei5 iMac is $500 cheaper than the entry level MP and includes a 27" screen while offering comparable CPU performance and more RAM.
I've been wanting an Intel Mac tower for long time, but the prices are ridiculous. I'd love an iMac but unfortunately I require PCIe slots for special audio DSP cards I use. Sticking with my PC for my desktop needs unfortunately.
Might I suggest: http://computers.shop.ebay.com/Apple...=p3286.c0.m282
mac pros are killer. I had the original quad when it came out, and despite all the yelling that it was overpriced and someone could get 'X' for a thousand less, it was the best computer I've even bought and lasted for years, until I needed to go portable. (of course i7 portables made that easier...
What exactly do people want apple to do with this amazing case?
In addition to the Mac Pro line, cut the Mac Pro case down and offer a Mac Pro Junior, 1 4-core processor, 4 memory slots, room for 2 HDs, 1 optical drive, and a slot for a video card. But don't hold your breath for this to ever happen.