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Apple Computing Products:
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Apple’s new ‘overpriced’ $10,000 Mac Pro is $2,000 cheaper than the equivalent Window
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<blockquote data-quote="markusaurileus" data-source="post: 1559620" data-attributes="member: 290099"><p>To my previous understanding, the former gen Mac Pros were competitively priced to their PC counterpart workstations, as well. Nice to see that the new higher-end model is even better in price differences <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p>However, myself included for this new Mac Pro, I can't afford it nor do I need one lol.</p><p></p><p>As for those who lash out against the Pro for its price, or don't get the concept of the machine, I think we need to remember that it's a niche product, and if you're looking for a personal PC, you're looking in the wrong aisle. For the most part, workstations are used differently.</p><p></p><p>Workstations can take adv of using +4 core Xeons with hyperthreading, and possibly in dual CPU config. Xeons are made to run for longer periods of time with comparably lower heat dissipation and power consumption. The memory is reg ECC. Hardware is standardized and still expandable. All of this translates into higher stability and longevity with less error.</p><p></p><p>As for use of +4 cores, programs like Final Cut and Logic can easily utilize 8 cores AFAIK. And if anything, the Mac Pro isn't a gaming rig anyway. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I've used the iMac and Mac Pros before for NMR spec, for example.</p><p>Before that, I never thought I'd touch one lol</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="markusaurileus, post: 1559620, member: 290099"] To my previous understanding, the former gen Mac Pros were competitively priced to their PC counterpart workstations, as well. Nice to see that the new higher-end model is even better in price differences :D However, myself included for this new Mac Pro, I can't afford it nor do I need one lol. As for those who lash out against the Pro for its price, or don't get the concept of the machine, I think we need to remember that it's a niche product, and if you're looking for a personal PC, you're looking in the wrong aisle. For the most part, workstations are used differently. Workstations can take adv of using +4 core Xeons with hyperthreading, and possibly in dual CPU config. Xeons are made to run for longer periods of time with comparably lower heat dissipation and power consumption. The memory is reg ECC. Hardware is standardized and still expandable. All of this translates into higher stability and longevity with less error. As for use of +4 cores, programs like Final Cut and Logic can easily utilize 8 cores AFAIK. And if anything, the Mac Pro isn't a gaming rig anyway. :) I've used the iMac and Mac Pros before for NMR spec, for example. Before that, I never thought I'd touch one lol [/QUOTE]
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