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  • Apple debuts new $5999 Mac Pro with up to 28-core Xeon processors

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    karmadave said:
    Looks impressive, however there are a few drawbacks.

    1. Single CPU only. Most professional workstations offer a dual CPU option.
    2. AMD graphics only. Curious as to whether nor not nVidia GPU's will even work in this machine.
    3. Limited storage bays. Two (2) SSD's seems quite limited compared to most professional workstations.
    4. Price. $6K seems a bit over-priced for an 8-core workstation with minimal RAM, SSD, and Graphics.

    Overall, this is a niche product and likely not a huge money maker for Apple. That said, I am glad they are re-engaging with professional video and audio producers who've been waiting years for Apple to (re)introduce a truly modular professional workstation...
    HP charges US$5400 for a 3.5 ghz 8-core Xeon upgrade on the Z workstations.

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  • Apple debuts new $5999 Mac Pro with up to 28-core Xeon processors

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    tyancy said:
    SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS? Exactly how many pros could afford such a thing? This is not the 1980s with the Mac FX. 90% of professional Mac owners can only spend $3K or $4K...

    Cite your sources?

    Have you priced out a Z8 workstation?

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  • Apple debuts new $5999 Mac Pro with up to 28-core Xeon processors

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    CheeseFreeze said:
    I like how they went all in. Super high-end performance for ditto prices - it's how it is. A big nod to their pro base: we haven't forgotten you.

    Being that professional user, i have to say it is less nod & more mea culpa.
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  • Apple debuts new $5999 Mac Pro with up to 28-core Xeon processors

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    This will give us pause to upgrade - especially the rack mountable part.
    We skipped the trash can completely just because it was nothing that fit our needs.
    Our 5 year upgrade schedule got stretched quite a few years longer.

    We can dump the new one in the rack with our 170 TB of live arrays, and have at it.
    Just have to figure out how to deal with the deprecation of macOS Server now...  :/



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  • Apple releases updated $199 iPod touch with A10 Fusion, up to 256GB of storage

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    gutengel said:
    The iPod touch is a pocket computer for many businesses, specially in the service industry. It was just a matter or time for the update.

    It would be quite something if Apple actually turned it into a "User folder in your pocket"

    If there is ever a switch to USB-C, this would be completely viable - instead of Guest User on the desktop, you can plug in your iOS device & run it as your user, or, in a fancier world, you just need a monitor & keyboard/mouse.
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