Typical price: £2,500
What is it: Professional-level desktop PC
What we think: Great desktop, offering noticeable performance improvements and best-in-class design
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 March 2009
Tags: Apple, Apple, Apple Mac Pro (eight-core, 2009 edition), Apple Mac Pro (eight-core, 2009 edition), keypad
We like:
Best-in-class desktop design; interior design makes upgrades and parts replacement simple; strong performance with high-definition video and 3D rendering, thanks to new Intel CPU and faster RAM
We don't like:
We wish it had eSATA ports instead of FireWire 800 for external hard-drive connections
CNET UK judgement:
Apple's new eight-core Mac Pro improves markedly on the older model in high-intensity digital-media and multitasking scenarios. We also love the design tweaks that improve on Apple's already industry-leading sensibilities. Any Apple-bound design professional would welcome this new tool in their arsenal
Full review:
In addition to revamping its iMac and Mac mini desktops at the beginning of March, Apple also updated its highest-end, professional-level Mac Pros. Available, as before, in four- and eight-core configurations, the newest Mac Pros have a number of new technologies and design features, including Intel's latest Xeon CPUs. Continue Reading...
Apple Mac Pro (eight-core, 2009 edition) History
3 Mar 2009 in Crave
Apple maxes out Mac Pro at over £10,000
Apple has updated the Mac Pro desktop, giving it Intel's latest Xeon processors and a bevy of upgrade options that take its price tag over the £10,000 mark
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