In AI's original article the title stated nearly 200, not 200, and in the article body they specifically stated 144.
This is what was in the linked article:
With four different potential CPU options, four different RAM amounts, three internal storage capacities, and three graphics card options, the base Mac Pro, starting at $3,000, is available in a total of 144 different configurations.
And Apple's $4,000 model comes with three upgradeable CPU and three GPU options, bringing its total number of potential configurations to 54. Together, they result in 198 different Mac Pro hardware possibilities for customers to order.
ALL $4000 model configurations overlap with possible configurations in the original 144 configurations within the $3000 model.
There are only 144 possible Mac Pro configurations.
It is possible that there are 198 different prices, but not configurations. Because the article is stressing that Apple is providing a high amount of customization with the new Mac Pro, the nearly 198 (nearly 200) number is misleading and should be updated.
This is what was in the linked article: With four different potential CPU options, four different RAM amounts, three internal storage capacities, and three graphics card options, the base Mac Pro, starting at $3,000, is available in a total of 144 different configurations. And Apple's $4,000 model comes with three upgradeable CPU and three GPU options, bringing its total number of potential configurations to 54. Together, they result in 198 different Mac Pro hardware possibilities for customers to order.
ALL $4000 model configurations overlap with possible configurations in the original 144 configurations within the $3000 model. There are only 144 possible Mac Pro configurations.
It is possible that there are 198 different prices, but not configurations. Because the article is stressing that Apple is providing a high amount of customization with the new Mac Pro, the nearly 198 (nearly 200) number is misleading and should be updated.
As I stated: "In AI's original article the title stated nearly 200, not 200, and in the article body they specifically stated 144."
As I stated: "In AI's original article the title stated nearly 200, not 200, and in the article body they specifically stated 144."
The original article states "...they result in 198 different Mac Pro hardware possibilities for customers to order." 198 is not possible. The article is incorrect.
The original article states "...they result in 198 different Mac Pro hardware possibilities for customers to order." 198 is not possible. The article is incorrect.
Ah, I see what you're going off of. I was going off the previous paragraph which said, "With four different potential CPU options, four different RAM amounts, three internal storage capacities, and three graphics card options, the base Mac Pro, starting at $3,000, is available in a total of 144 different configurations." I should have read further.
Their next paragraph isn't how I'd have tallied the numbers and I'd call it logically inaccurate for this type of accounting but at the same time not entirely incorrect since those are configurations on different Buy pages which means they could be counted as such, not to mention the other options for a shipping Mac which are not part of the internal components but still part of the purchase nonetheless.
Their next paragraph isn't how I'd have tallied the numbers and I'd call it logically inaccurate for this type of accounting but at the same time not entirely incorrect since those are configurations on different Buy pages which means they could be counted as such, not to mention the other options for a shipping Mac which are not part of the internal components but still part of the purchase nonetheless.
I'm glad you see what I'm talking about - I thought you were just trying to antagonize me. The "nearly 200" number is misleading because you can really "only" get 144 different configurations of the same machine no matter what base machine you start with, how much you pay for it, or what kind of shipping you choose. I really wish they would stop using that number - it makes AI look like it is spinning instead of reporting.
I'm glad you see what I'm talking about - I thought you were just trying to antagonize me. The "nearly 200" number is misleading because you can really "only" get 144 different configurations of the same machine no matter what base machine you start with, how much you pay for it, or what kind of shipping you choose. I really wish they would stop using that number - it makes AI look like it is spinning instead of reporting.
Based on the original article's math I think it's just sloppy reporting as a result of trying to get to post as quickly as possible so they did the math on each Buy page and added them together. Not good reporting but I don't think it's a conscious attempt to spin the numbers.
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In AI's original article the title stated nearly 200, not 200, and in the article body they specifically stated 144.
In AI's original article the title stated nearly 200, not 200, and in the article body they specifically stated 144.
This is what was in the linked article:
With four different potential CPU options, four different RAM amounts, three internal storage capacities, and three graphics card options, the base Mac Pro, starting at $3,000, is available in a total of 144 different configurations.
And Apple's $4,000 model comes with three upgradeable CPU and three GPU options, bringing its total number of potential configurations to 54. Together, they result in 198 different Mac Pro hardware possibilities for customers to order.
ALL $4000 model configurations overlap with possible configurations in the original 144 configurations within the $3000 model.
There are only 144 possible Mac Pro configurations.
It is possible that there are 198 different prices, but not configurations. Because the article is stressing that Apple is providing a high amount of customization with the new Mac Pro, the nearly 198 (nearly 200) number is misleading and should be updated.
As I stated: "In AI's original article the title stated nearly 200, not 200, and in the article body they specifically stated 144."
As I stated: "In AI's original article the title stated nearly 200, not 200, and in the article body they specifically stated 144."
The original article states "...they result in 198 different Mac Pro hardware possibilities for customers to order." 198 is not possible. The article is incorrect.
Ah, I see what you're going off of. I was going off the previous paragraph which said, "With four different potential CPU options, four different RAM amounts, three internal storage capacities, and three graphics card options, the base Mac Pro, starting at $3,000, is available in a total of 144 different configurations." I should have read further.
Their next paragraph isn't how I'd have tallied the numbers and I'd call it logically inaccurate for this type of accounting but at the same time not entirely incorrect since those are configurations on different Buy pages which means they could be counted as such, not to mention the other options for a shipping Mac which are not part of the internal components but still part of the purchase nonetheless.
Their next paragraph isn't how I'd have tallied the numbers and I'd call it logically inaccurate for this type of accounting but at the same time not entirely incorrect since those are configurations on different Buy pages which means they could be counted as such, not to mention the other options for a shipping Mac which are not part of the internal components but still part of the purchase nonetheless.
I'm glad you see what I'm talking about - I thought you were just trying to antagonize me. The "nearly 200" number is misleading because you can really "only" get 144 different configurations of the same machine no matter what base machine you start with, how much you pay for it, or what kind of shipping you choose. I really wish they would stop using that number - it makes AI look like it is spinning instead of reporting.
Based on the original article's math I think it's just sloppy reporting as a result of trying to get to post as quickly as possible so they did the math on each Buy page and added them together. Not good reporting but I don't think it's a conscious attempt to spin the numbers.
Have patience it will arrive.
Went by my local shop to look at the nMP. Lovely machine. Modern. Attached to an old Apple TB display that was emitting tons of heat.
Why hasn't Apple at least made a display out of the iMac design? Less reflective, slimmer, cooler, more energy efficient.
Kinda diminishes the greenness of the MP.