I don't do basic stuff. I use Final Cut Studio 2, and pretty much all the Adobe programs. Can't wait for this new machine. It will cut my time in half even more.
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I don't do basic stuff. I use Final Cut Studio 2, and pretty much all the Adobe programs. Can't wait for this new machine. It will cut my time in half even more.
2.8ghz in a Mac portable? oooooh!!!
2.6ghz on a 17" high res with 4gig and 200 gig 7200 rpm is already pretty dang sweet.
Wow, you think FCS 2 will use all 8 cores? Or that the new processors will be 6Ghz? You'll get a 10% boost MAYBE. From your current setup, you'll get ABOUT the same performance with the current Mac Pro and the next Mac Pro. You can buy the graphics card separately.
I know its sarcasm, but being a newbie doesn't mean they have less Mac knowledge than anyone else registered.
Right. I was a newbie for almost a full year. Just because one doesn't post a lot doesn't mean they don't know a lot, or have a lot of experience.
1. I am not using a MacPro... I'm using a Dual 2Ghz G5 (at work)
2. I have a crappy G4 ready for replacement at home.
3. Why would I buy a current MacPro when a newer one is around the corner?
4. I'm sure Compressor could use all 8-Cores.
5. When Final Cut Studio 3 comes out, I'm sure it will use all 8-Cores. Rather be prepared if I'm gonna be keeping the machine for 6+ years.
People get too caught up in the hype. a year ago penryn seemed like this amazing progression with evolutionary performance gain. Not true. I doubt any casual user would notice the difference between a penryn mobile processor and any 2.0 ghz core 2 duo.
Wake me up when my long wait (haven't purchased a new computer since 2003) has been worth it. I'm holding off until montevina because of principle. I didn't buy last year at this time because i was waiting for SR, when it came I decided to wait for penryn etc...now, since I could have bought back then and not even noticed a difference with the next upgrade, I continue my wait.
you wait when you shouldn't, then end up waiting so that you feel the wait was worth it...and it never is. Anyway, the benchmarks shall tell the story.
My life revolves around After Effects. You bet I need all 8 processors. The current 8-core is still not fast enough for video professionals working in HD.
I'm not saying you SHOULD buy a current one. I'm just saying that new ones aren't going to have this groundbreaking performance difference.
check the price lists
Actually, mobile CPUs and chipsets are more expensive than mainstream desktop parts....
Look at http://www.anandtech.com/GalleryImage.aspx?id=19,
Mobile 2.6 GHz - $530
Desktop 2.66 GHz - $163
Actually, mobile CPUs and chipsets are more expensive than mainstream desktop parts....
Look at http://www.anandtech.com/GalleryImage.aspx?id=19,
Mobile 2.6 GHz - $530
Desktop 2.66 GHz - $163
It's all about the heat then, right? So they can build smaller (mini, iMac) machines without fans... There aren't fans in the iMac, are there?
Looking forward to a ultra light and portable Mac than can sync specific folders with my Mac Pro. Hopefully it's not wishful thinking.
Well, the current machine is not worth its price at the moment. Especially if a new machine is on its way with the possibility of it coming standard with 2GB memory, 512mb Graphics, and a bigger hard drive. An 8-Core machine would help me a lot more than a 4-Core, especially when I'm using Compressor and After Effects.
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If the newbie were discussing Final Cut Pro, digital photography, or even processor specs I would agree with you. Post counts do not mean knowledge. However, when anyone makes guarantees about future Apple product designs or release dates, we will have to agree to disagree as to their reliability. And newbies tend make these guarantees more often.
-Ado
Yes, definitely yes.
Response:
If the newbie were discussing Final Cut Pro, digital photography, or even processor specs I would agree with you. Post counts do not mean knowledge. However, when anyone makes guarantees about future Apple product designs or release dates, we will have to agree to disagree as to their reliability. And newbies tend make these guarantees more often.
-Ado
Groundbreaking, no but with SSE4 and a better multi-core chipset the next generation Mac Pros will see reasonable performance gains for specific work loads. Also they will have a better power to performance profile (think green
).Heat would be a factor as well as being able to order more in volume, manage fewer parts, and less platform expert work given more products sharing the same chipset/processors.
Finally
It's my pleasure to finally write a post here. I've been following macrumors and other apple rumor sites since last summer. At the time leopard presentation made me want a mac. No longer that pretty computer idea with no software available to see it has something I want and need.
Since then I looked at youtube videos, sites, you name it, and macs I could lay my hands on. When the rumors about these new processors came (I still remember Multimedia's table lol) i thought it would be perfect timing. And by now me and 3 of my friends (which I gladly convinced) are ready to take the step towards macs. Not having this update now would be very frustrating, so please apple do it!
See u around.
It's my pleasure to finally write a post here. I've been following macrumors and other apple rumor sites since last summer. At the time leopard presentation made me want a mac. No longer that pretty computer idea with no software available to see it has something I want and need.
Since then I looked at youtube videos, sites, you name it, and macs I could lay my hands on. When the rumors about these new processors came (I still remember Multimedia's table lol) i thought it would be perfect timing. And by now me and 3 of my friends (which I gladly convinced) are ready to take the step towards macs. Not having this update now would be very frustrating, so please apple do it!
See u around.
It's my pleasure to finally write a post here. I've been following macrumors and other apple rumor sites since last summer. At the time leopard presentation made me want a mac. No longer that pretty computer idea with no software available to see it has something I want and need.
Since then I looked at youtube videos, sites, you name it, and macs I could lay my hands on. When the rumors about these new processors came (I still remember Multimedia's table lol) i thought it would be perfect timing. And by now me and 3 of my friends (which I gladly convinced) are ready to take the step towards macs. Not having this update now would be very frustrating, so please apple do it!
See u around.
Welcome aboard GIJoe! Next week should prove to impress us! (I hope...)
What is the difference between the Xeon X3360, 50, and 20 and the Core 2 Duo Q9550, 9450, and 9300?
Same number of cores, same FSB, same cache, same architecture - Same price???
Do they use a different slot or use a different chipset that requires more expensive server RAM or something?
Same number of cores, same FSB, same cache, same architecture - Same price???
Do they use a different slot or use a different chipset that requires more expensive server RAM or something?