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I'm going to buy a Mac Pro, should I wait some more?

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I decided some months ago that I need a Mac Pro, I waited some time because I didn't have the money, and later because I was expecting a price drop when the 8-core was available.

Now the 8-core is out and no price drops, do you think we'll see a price cut in the Mac Pro (with 2 dual-cores) anytime soon?, or should I buy now?.

Are the Woodcrests really cheaper now than some months ago? or there is really no reason to think that Apple is going to lower the prices.

Also I guess that with Adobe CS3, and FCP (or wathever Apple is going to reveal at NAB), the Mac Pros sales are going to increase without the need of a price cut, but I don't know.

What do you think?

(sorry if I don't write correctly, english is not my first language :p)
 
Probably because the "good resale value of macs" is not true anymore with the Intel Macs and whenever Apple releases a new model, the existing machines should decrease in value. The "good resale value" was true only with the PPC Macs.
I recommend waiting until NAB and see what happens and if you are going to be using Adobe CS3 or FCP 6.
 
dartzorichalcos said:
Probably because the "good resale value of macs" is not true anymore with the Intel Macs and whenever Apple releases a new model, the existing machines should decrease in value. The "good resale value" was true only with the PPC Macs.
I recommend waiting until NAB and see what happens and if you are going to be using Adobe CS3 or FCP 6.
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I think you're wrong there on the resale value of Apple Macs, I've not noticed much of a drop in price on ebay for example. They are still holding their value, after all, what else can you install OSX on on equally sexy/reliable machines from the windows world?
 
CrackedButter said:
I think you're wrong there on the resale value of Apple Macs, I've not noticed much of a drop in price on ebay for example. They are still holding their value, after all, what else can you install OSX on on equally sexy/reliable machines from the windows world?
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Then why is the Quad PowerMac G5 more expensive than a 2.66Ghz Mac Pro in the US refurbished store? The PowerMac G5 is older than the Mac Pro and the Mac Pro is better equipped.
 
I think if you need the machine now, purchase it. The current Mac Pro line will be great for years to come.

If you can wait a little, try and hold off till NAB & WWDC. By then we may see a few more updates to the Mac Pro and Cinema Display line.

Bottom line, if you need it now. Buy it.
 
I wouldn't expect price drops or incremental speed increases until July or later. I'd buy now. The drops/increases would be trivial compared to the benefit of upgrading right now.
 
well, i have many projects that I have to complete this month, but i still can use my iBook G4 some more time, I could wait until NAB, but definitively will not wait to WWDC, so, what are the real chances of a price cut in NAB?
 
IMHO I expect a Mac Pro with a new chip-set, expanded Xeon build options (dual and quad core at various clock rates), and better video options sometime summer 2007 (northern hemisphere).

I wouldn't expect any real changes to the Mac Pro or its pricing before that time.
 
I'm asking the same question here....8 core release and no 4-core 2.66 price drop. What could NAB offer that will make it worth waiting? I know I can't wait for June.

2.66 Mac pro refurb, here I come!....? Is it time to pull the trigger!?
 
shawnce said:
IMHO I expect a Mac Pro with a new chip-set, expanded Xeon build options (dual and quad core at various clock rates), and better video options sometime summer 2007 (northern hemisphere).

I wouldn't expect any really changes to the Mac Pro or its pricing before that time.
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Exactly, I was about 6-8 weeks away from pulling the trigger on a Mac pro, but I want the machine to last me well. I'll be waiting for some more updates to the system..Fingers crossed for WWDC, August at the latest - I cant wait too long.
 
I wouldn't be surprised if they updated them at WWDC, but I wouldn't expect anything before then. Plus by waiting until then you'll probably get Leopard and the next iLife release.

But, if you can't wait until then, buy now.
 
dartzorichalcos said:
Then why is the Quad PowerMac G5 more expensive than a 2.66Ghz Mac Pro in the US refurbished store? The PowerMac G5 is older than the Mac Pro and the Mac Pro is better equipped.
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Until CS3 is 1) shipping 2) in designers hands 3) their workflow has been brought up to speed, the G5 machines will hold that price level (because pros that need those machines now (emergency breakdowns, etc) will buy them...however, once the designer community starts switching to Mac Pros and CS3 native, those G5 prices will drop.
 
With all these upgrades coming, all the rumors and speculations i couldn't take it and just bought the computer. I chose to buy the cheapest model b/c i can upgrade it myself. I have under $2200 in my Mac Pro. However it has an extra 500gb hard drive and 4Gb of ram. I did alot of shopping around and talking to alot of people to find these deals. All the parts were new and sealed. Heck i got my 4Gb individual sticks for $100 each and sold the 2 512's on ebay last week for $140. Genuine apple ram. If your on a budget, start small and work up. These things are upgradeable.
 
dartzorichalcos said:
Probably because the "good resale value of macs" is not true anymore with the Intel Macs and whenever Apple releases a new model, the existing machines should decrease in value. The "good resale value" was true only with the PPC Macs.
I recommend waiting until NAB and see what happens and if you are going to be using Adobe CS3 or FCP 6.
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Yeah, sorry but the resale value of the Intel Macs is as strong if not stronger than the PPCs.
 
dartzorichalcos said:
Then why is the Quad PowerMac G5 more expensive than a 2.66Ghz Mac Pro in the US refurbished store? The PowerMac G5 is older than the Mac Pro and the Mac Pro is better equipped.
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You use 1 Macintosh as your evidence for suggesting PPC Macs hold their value compared to Intel Macs. Didn't I suggest you look on ebay to see how it is working?
 
dupedd said:
I'm asking the same question here....8 core release and no 4-core 2.66 price drop. What could NAB offer that will make it worth waiting? I know I can't wait for June.

2.66 Mac pro refurb, here I come!....? Is it time to pull the trigger!?
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Pull the trigger. I just did, 2.66 mac pro will be in my hands in a few days.
 
osx-linux said:
Pull the trigger. I just did, 2.66 mac pro will be in my hands in a few days.
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I think you may have pulled the trigger a tad too soon :mad:

That said, I have a 2.66 GHz Mac Pro here and it's definitely the dog's bo**ocks :) :) I'm well pleased, it's the best Mac I have ever owned.
FJ
 
wait just a leeeeeeeel bit longer

gonna wait, myself. money is burning a hole in the bank and its haaaaaard not to pull the trigger on the octo. but:

1. nab is in just two weeks. there may be something additional that comes out then.

2. theres been a lot of talk about the redesign of the case. particularly about a top-venting system (presumably one that doesnt let you spill your coffee right into the innards). remember the heat troubles with the first G5s? these 8-cores might run a little hot too, and end up underclocking.

3. those chip price reductions might well impact the mac pro prices this summer.
 
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