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Just remember Apple makes most of its money off the Imac's and the macbooks, they will get the update first, with the mac pro after, and the mini far far behind
 
Just remember Apple makes most of its money off the Imac's and the macbooks, they will get the update first, with the mac pro after, and the mini far far behind

Right, but the Mac Pro will be the first with Nehalem (i7) as that comes to desktop hardware first.
 
I have no recollection of ANY of the displays debuting at MacWorld. I don't claim to have any knowledge of them though. When I bought my G4 and the studio display to go with it, I don't remember an announcement for the display along with the tower. Someone correct me and bring me joy.

I don't remember any displays debuting at MacWorld or WWDC. Obviously that means they were silently updated.

Apple can just "silently" update the Cinema Displays along with the Mac Pro before MacWorld 2009.

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 :)
 
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.
 
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.

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... :)
 
they will get the update first, with the mac pro after

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.
 
I just sold my ZX81, and upgrading to 2.8Ghz 8-core MP. I am not sure if I made the right decision; is this a worthwhile speed increase, for my outlay?
 
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 :/
 
Is there a difference?. That is why I asked... thanks.

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.
 
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 :/

The chips won't be out until October, just like last year. It's not coming out before Christmas.
 
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...
 
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.

:D:D:D Are you crazy? "twice as fast"... I think it's probably a LITTLE faster than two times... :D ROFL!!

;)
 
I just sold my ZX81, and upgrading to 2.8Ghz 8-core MP. I am not sure if I made the right decision; is this a worthwhile speed increase, for my outlay?
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.

:D
 
:D:D:D Are you crazy? "twice as fast"... I think it's probably a LITTLE faster than two times... :D ROFL!!

;)

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.
 
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