WOW!!. Mac Pro, 2.8Ghz 8-core (Base 2008 spec) for... £1468.75 (UK store) *plus* you get Applecare extended to THREE years... as long as you are a Higher Education student, or are buying on behalf of one. That price INCLUDES vat AND shipping!!:
http://store.apple.com/uk_edu_78186/
http://store.apple.com/uk_edu_78186/