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What I would like to see in New Mac Pros
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The PC version of that configuration that you've been able to get for the last two years
is around $1K now, so that $2K sounds about right for the box
with the Apple sticker on it. But Apple won't build it because
computers are trucks and trucks aren't hip, thin and stylish.
The PC version of that configuration that you've been able to get for the last two years
is around $1K now, so that $2K sounds about right for the box
with the Apple sticker on it. But Apple won't build it because
computers are trucks and trucks aren't hip, thin and stylish.
Sadly this is the truth. Just let go of OS X then, give it to consumers to enjoy and allow us to put it on decently built computers. Sigh, its like apples holding the OS hostage.
I honestly hope to see a redesign of the drive bays. I love that Apple eliminated heat issues by running the drives horizontally, however the result has been magnetic issues, especially when running 10K drives along side 7.2k ones. Maybe even a slight spacing between them would do the trick.
The OS is the only thing keeping MAC alive. Its just a mater of time before some smart kid is going to come up with a way on how to just have a super sweet and easy install of Apple's OS on a self-build PC without the hassle the current Hackintosh systems have. (drivers, booting up....etc)
Soon as this happens its over for MAC computers, unless your really stupid and willing to pay double or triple the price it normally coasts = MAC
I'm guessing the folks at Apple realize this very well, thats why they are shifting there focus from computers to mobile devices and itoys, simply because they know they are very vulnerable.
MLC based SSD's (most common available), are NOT suited for high write environments. SLC is intended for such an environment, but is very expensive, and therefore untenable for most users ATM.
The specifications generated are based on ideal conditions that won't be repeated under real world use (i.e. manipulated statistics and the methodology is based on empty disks, not partially full, which would be the case in the real world).
Not going to happen this time around, as they can use the same boards for the Gulftown parts (just update the microcode in the firmware for the 2010 models).
And presuming your next question is, "if they'd make the firmware available for '09 system owners", the answer is unfortunately, NO.
It would cut into the new system sales.