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Rumor Suggests Replacement for Mac Pro Due in April or May

leftywamumonkey

leftywamumonkey

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Jun 23, 2010
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So a new Mac Pro is coming soon.

I could have told you that. What I couldn't actually tell you are the details about the Mac Pro.

Let's hope for some leaked details.

(Edit: Minor grammar fix.)
 
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ChrisA

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Yes a "new" Mac Pro. My prediction is the list of upgrades over the current Mac Pro is this...

1) A plastic grill covering the fan blades.
2) A change to the model number.

That's it.
 
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ronjon10

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I'm thinking it will be the same enclosure, have an updated processor, thunderbolt connectors, and have European approved fans.
 
puckhead193

puckhead193

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I don't know Intel's plan but is there a chip going to be released within' the time frame suitable for the MP?
If apple is indeed planning on a new MP, it needs to be groundbreaking considering the long wait..
 
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pancakedrawer

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Dec 13, 2010
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I'm hoping to run a proper operating system on this new Mac Pro too.
Please no more of this iOS stuff in Mountain Lion please, give us a slim innovative OS like Snow Leopard was.
 
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b0fh

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May 14, 2012
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iMac with Minis?

PowerPCMacMan said:
See it.. and so far all evidence we currently have has been nothing but vaporware at best.. And I am sure it won't be anything like the Mac Pro we are all using now. I expect it to be very small, with limited expandability and mostly everything integrated and or soldered to the board, given Apple's direction towards the consumer and not Pro users.

Maybe 1 or 2 PCIe 2.0 or 3.0 slots at best.. and be lucky if there is thunderbolt on there and or SATA III.

I am sure it will be a hybrid of the Mac Mini or iMac with PRO stuck on it.

We will have to wait and see though.
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What about an iMac, with slots for Minis? If you need more cpu, just add another MacMini to the back...
 
TouchMint.com

TouchMint.com

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May 25, 2012
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I am still thinking they open pre orders dec 31 and have huge month long delays for anyone who didnt order in the first hour (see iMac)
 
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3282868

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I'd like to see a smaller form, similar to the ill-fated G4 Cube with:

- 2-3 PCIe Slots
- 2-3 SATA III slots
- RAM
- Processor(s) - choice of i7, Xeon, etc.
- USB 3
- Thunderbolt
- Graphics card or box

Stick it in a ventilated closet, etc. and have one Thunderbolt cable running to the workstation for display(s), HID's, external drives/devices.

Based on BTO spec's, price range could start from $1600-2400.
 
djTA630

djTA630

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Nov 4, 2011
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Interesting news. Count me in for one; as I've been one of those waiting for awhile.
This is interesting news especially considering the previous article about the Intel Thunderbolt revision in 2014.
Darn it! I can never get ahead!
 
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vmachiel

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I won't ever need one. But I'm glad it's coming. This in combination with more and more FCP X features will help win back a long time loyal market.
 
Junipr

Junipr

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May 4, 2011
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Remember last year Cook said: "..we’re working on something really great for later [2013]." That considered, it would definitely be a (pleasant) surprise to see anything before this year's WWDC..
 
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carlemil

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MacRumors said:
"Apple will announce a replacement to the Mac Pro at some point in the next several months."

Article Link: Rumor Suggests Replacement for Mac Pro Due in April or May
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Here's your replacement:
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Seriously though... can't wait.
 
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blackhand1001

blackhand1001

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Jan 6, 2009
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puckhead193 said:
I don't know Intel's plan but is there a chip going to be released within' the time frame suitable for the MP?
If apple is indeed planning on a new MP, it needs to be groundbreaking considering the long wait..
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It needs to be kept up to date and updated regularly. No waiting for a new intel architecture each time. When the new video cards are out it needs to be updated. The pricing also needs a major overhaul. The machine should be updated atleast every 3-6 months. Dell updates the configurations atleast that often. The fact that this machine didn't get a meaningful update in over 1000 days is ridiculous and is proof that apple does not care at all about professional users.
 
jmggs

jmggs

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Jul 6, 2007
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strausd said:
I already sold my 2010 Mac Pro earlier this year to build my own workstation. While I do miss some things about OS X, when I am in my major programs they work just the same. Except now everything runs much faster.
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This a option. Don't need a Mac Pro is overpriced and no real roadmap they don't care about real pro users. You can have a great Workstation based on PC:
Custom made, HP Z, Leonovo and Boxx. Well configured is great. REALLY GREAT.

I switch form a Mac Pro to a custom workstation and use a Macbook Pro and i don't regret a single day!
The best from both world's!

P.S.: Only for open minds!:cool:
 
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mdorais

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Apr 28, 2008
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Apple really needs to get this out the door soon. The product page is still available for the Mac Pro on the UK Apple site even though it's been removed from the online UK Apple Store.
 
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