So, new Mac Pros a week before MacWorld 2009 (just like last year)?
I certainly hope so. I was in an Apple Store yesterday admiring the current model, but I am waiting for the Core i7. As soon as Apple ships, I'll be in line.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Buy Now or new mac pro coming soon?
- Thread starter Maximono
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
I certainly hope so. I was in an Apple Store yesterday admiring the current model, but I am waiting for the Core i7. As soon as Apple ships, I'll be in line.
Right, but the Mac Pro will be the first with Nehalem (i7) as that comes to desktop hardware first.
I don't remember any displays debuting at MacWorld or WWDC. Obviously that means they were silently updated.
REALLY?
Nehalem, the replacement for Harpertown that is in the box now isn't due until late 4Q 2008. So I'd guess macworld updates to the new proc.
so tuesday before event and nothing new released.. I'm ready to pull the trigger on a 2.8Ghz x 2 Quad core upgrading from a 2 x 2.66 older system..
confused as to whether I should wait one more week or not... I can use my Macbook air or Vista quadcore but really want a new Mac
confused as to whether I should wait one more week or not... I can use my Macbook air or Vista quadcore but really want a new Mac
I really doubt that you're going to notice a huge performance boost going from the 2x2.66.
In my opinion, you should either wait for Nehalem or upgrade your current system. Sink some money into the Velociraptor or a new GPU. Whatever you're doing with your computer, you're unlikely to be CPU-constrained.
In my opinion, you should either wait for Nehalem or upgrade your current system. Sink some money into the Velociraptor or a new GPU. Whatever you're doing with your computer, you're unlikely to be CPU-constrained.
True, but the question is if I'd get more bang for my money if I buy this evening the 2 x 2.8ghz quad vs wait for one more week.. :/
the old quadcore 2.66 i'm giving to my g/f to use...
Gonna give you a massive NO on that. If that were the case, Apple would not be "able" to update their notebooks until one year from now.
The Mac Pro gets everything. EVERYTHING. First. Then the MacBook Pro, then the iMac, then the MacBook, and if the tech has been around for two years, the Mini.
well I need one tonight.. so i'm about to go to apple store here.. if anything changes I guess I'll eat the restocking fee and get the new one since the event is only 7 days away :/
In theory the 8Core Mac Pro should be able to at least be twice as fast as the ZX81 but because many applications are not yet optimized for multiple cores - I would say it will run just about the same speed.
The chips won't be out until October, just like last year. It's not coming out before Christmas.
I gave in like I said.. and bought one.. I'm amazed with how silent it is (still restoring data from old quadcore / 2.66) compared to the prev Mac Pro...
Are you crazy? "twice as fast"... I think it's probably a LITTLE faster than two times... ROFL!!Absolutely not. The speed increase is not enough, so wait for Nehalem or even 6-core Westmere. In fact, you could even wait for Sandy Bridge, that's even better.
Probably there is a direct relationship to the amount of dust that accumulates on the fans and the increase in noise level.
You are probably correct. The thing is, unlike the Mac Pro - the ZX81 does not have a complex operating system and multi gigabyte applications to run. So despite of the ZX81's slightly lesser hardware it can still match the Mac Pro in processing speed. It is like comparing a quick nimble Mini cooper to a huge bus in a racing track. And before I forget, take a look outside your window are those pigs flying?
luckily no new macbook pro was released (atleast lucky for me, as no huge decrease in value for my current laptop took place), went ahead and ordered the mac pro, should be here tomorrow!
Id say go ahead and buy it now, why hold off 4+ months for the system?
I bought the original mac pro the day it came out, kept it for well over a year, and still no new model, when I sold mine, i think they announced the first 8 core model (but it was the high end version).
The resell value will remain high, and right now memory is somewhat affordable, if they go to using newer higher end memory, you may not be able to afford to stock up, I'm putting in 16gb, for what I think, is less than I paid for 4gb when the first mac pro came out.
I'm hoping to keep this one for a long time, atleast 2 years.
I'm glad ATI is doing retail cards now, so I dont have to be stuck with whatever apple decides to pop out.
Will likely buy the 3870 if the stock card proves insufficient (dont really play games, as long as I can render unreal in high quality, thats all that matters, as I do develop)
again, why wait, just buy it now.
Id say go ahead and buy it now, why hold off 4+ months for the system?
I bought the original mac pro the day it came out, kept it for well over a year, and still no new model, when I sold mine, i think they announced the first 8 core model (but it was the high end version).
The resell value will remain high, and right now memory is somewhat affordable, if they go to using newer higher end memory, you may not be able to afford to stock up, I'm putting in 16gb, for what I think, is less than I paid for 4gb when the first mac pro came out.
I'm hoping to keep this one for a long time, atleast 2 years.
I'm glad ATI is doing retail cards now, so I dont have to be stuck with whatever apple decides to pop out.
Will likely buy the 3870 if the stock card proves insufficient (dont really play games, as long as I can render unreal in high quality, thats all that matters, as I do develop)
again, why wait, just buy it now.