ov i want one now, but i can certainly wait a little while if there is something better coming out soon. will apple be improving their mac pros anytime this summer? c
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Mac pro; buy now or wait a few months.
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I'm a faculty member at a large research university. I compute (a lot), and I view a lot of data, but I don't need any high-speed graphics, so I settled for 3 of the basic NVIDIA GeForce 7300 graphics cards, with one monitor per card.
If you search the threads, my computer has been well-discussed several times. I don't want to steal the OP's thread here.
If you search the threads, my computer has been well-discussed several times. I don't want to steal the OP's thread here.
If you can wait, than wait, if you really need it now, than buy it now.
It's all guessing, but the following major upgrade would occur a few months after Nehalem introduction, set up for the late 2008. Apple would probably wait for a few months, selling pro's with the current proc at a higher margin. Which means next year.
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Okay. Prove to us that Nehalem will be released in a timeframe that allows me to purchase a Mac Pro with it inside in this year.
It's happening at MacWorld '09.
I second that, that's what I do with all my technology purchases.
1) Computer prices either going to stay the same or you get more stuff for the same price. Cash in the bank is always the better option.
2) If you need it today, to improve productivity, then don't wait, as your time is far more valuable. There will always be new models coming out. That's how computer companies make money.
One month after the new one comes out early 2009, murmurs will start coming out of Intel about the "new one". The cycles are so short now. Either you need it, or you don't. If you're going to buy soon, buy now. If you're leaning towards waiting a bit, be ready to wait until Feb 09. Just don't wait a while then pull the trigger (like in December) and get mad when one comes out weeks later.
My Early 2008 8-core is sick. Glad I didn't wait. I've got work to do!
My Early 2008 8-core is sick. Glad I didn't wait. I've got work to do!
Shouldn't the Mac Pro be updated at least one more time before switching to Nehalem processors in early 2009?
in online store you can buy Mac Pro single quad core processor for $2,299 I was hoping that with new update Apple will offer something else for that price...
anyway I just returned from the local Apple store disappointed that they don't have this configuration in stock.
I was so ready to buy it today
anyway I just returned from the local Apple store disappointed that they don't have this configuration in stock.
I was so ready to buy it today
The question is: Do I buy the toilet paper today? Or, do I wait until something better comes out
I would only wait if you don't need the machine, and if you can wait for several months.
Many people waited for the current model. And, many of them waited for about a year. And, of course, those people missed out on using the Mac Pro for that period of time. And, the longer they waited, the harder it was to consider buying the current model (because a newer model should be even closer now).
So, I say wait only if you can wait indefinitely. Buy if you want to start using it.
Get on deal-mac.com and subscribe to the RSS feed for deals for 'Mac Pro'. Then, be patient and alert, and when a single quad core appears in the refurb store, snap it up for $1999.
The question is: Do I buy the toilet paper today? Or, do I wait until something better comes out
Bad analogy.
Let me get this straight. I post the following:
And you post this reply without giving any reason or contrasting opinion?
I have been following these forums and Mac news pretty closely for a while. What I stated seems to sum up what most people seem to think (as far as Ive been able to ascertain). I also did not overstate these opinions, using phases such as not likely and there have been rumors. I suspect that most of the people on this forum would agree with my post. If you have some reason to disagree, please give it. Otherwise, I wish youd refrain from idiotic posts like this.
And you post this reply without giving any reason or contrasting opinion?
I have been following these forums and Mac news pretty closely for a while. What I stated seems to sum up what most people seem to think (as far as Ive been able to ascertain). I also did not overstate these opinions, using phases such as not likely and there have been rumors. I suspect that most of the people on this forum would agree with my post. If you have some reason to disagree, please give it. Otherwise, I wish youd refrain from idiotic posts like this.
The Mac Pro of today is great and will hold resale value if the next one has Blue Ray or better graphics or a built-in toaster or whatever. If you want an awesome machine today, the Mac Pro is it.
I would say to buy right now but only if you have an immediate need. It's a waste to buy hardware and sit on it.
If you are prepared to wait a few months then maybe consider waiting for the next iteration of hardware.
Every time new hardware is released it generally smokes what it replaces.
If you are prepared to wait a few months then maybe consider waiting for the next iteration of hardware.
Every time new hardware is released it generally smokes what it replaces.