techradar.com Updated: 2012-02-12 02:32:54
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Apple's mid-2010 refresh brings us three new models of the Mac Pro – the top-of-the-range tower format Mac aimed at professionals and high-end users. The one we're reviewing here is the entry-level model at £1999, based around a 2.8GHz quad core Intel...

Great new processors Extremely capable graphics card Runs almost silently 18x optical drive Good bundled software...

No Blu-ray Expensive Only one optical drive No form factor improvements Could use more SDRAM...

Apple's mid-2010 refresh brings us three new models of the Mac Pro – the top-of-the-range tower format Mac aimed at professionals and high-end users. The one we're reviewing here is the entry-level model at £1999, based around a 2.8GHz quad core Intel...
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T3.com Updated: 2012-02-12 02:32:54
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Despite the recession, Apple is not neglecting its high-end Mac Pro range, for those users who demand the ultimate graphics and performance power. The mid-2010 refresh brings us three new models. This 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon here is the entry-...

Great new processors, Extremely capable graphics card, Runs almost silently, Good bundled software...

No Blu-ray, Expensive...

A superb update to a very capable machine. It's about time Apple made its peace with Blu-Ray, though.
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There was a time when creative and professional people in fields such as publishing and design were Apple's core audience. In fact, they kept Apple alive in the dark years before Steve Jobs's messianic return to Apple in the late 1990s.In recent years...

Excellent performance; internal expansion slots; upgradeable drive bays...

Cheaper iMacs would probably suit most business users better; doesn't include monitor...

The Mac Pro range will appeal to professional users in fields such as audio and video editing who need more power than is available from the consumer-oriented iMac. The tower design is also very easy to open and upgrade...
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The have finally arrived at at our testing lab. And while we ran into some hiccups during the tests, we’re able to share our first results.The new use the identical case design as the systems they replace, with the biggest differences being in the av...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2012-02-12 02:32:54
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Apple has given some long overdue love to its desktop range. While it doesn't come with the same fanfare as an iPhone launch, significant updates were rolled out today that are bound to make creative professionals happy. The aesthetic is left unchang...

Apple has given some long overdue love to its desktop range. While it doesn't come with the same fanfare as an iPhone launch, significant updates were rolled out today that are bound to make creative professionals happy.
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about.com Updated: 2012-02-12 02:32:54
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The Bottom LineDec 2 2010 - Apple's single processor version of the Mac Pro has stiff competition from Apple's 27-inch iMac. At $2500, the system is just too expensive compared to a similarly equipped iMac. Sure, the Mac Pro case is still one of the be...

Before they used an older version NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor. They have upgraded this to the ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics card with 1GB of memory. This change was really necessitated by the switch to the mini DisplayPort connector for their external monitors which the card has two of. It also features a duallink DVI for older or nonApple displays. The cards performance certainly tops the...

Very Expensive, Limited Expansion For Memory Upgrades...

Dec 2 2010 - Apple's single processor version of the Mac Pro has stiff competition from Apple's 27-inch iMac. At $2500, the system is just too expensive compared to a similarly equipped iMac. Sure, the Mac Pro case is still one of the better on the mar...
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maclife.com Updated: 2012-02-12 02:32:54
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Can the entry-level Mac Pro put in a performance worthy of its price tag? This entry-level Mac Pro is fast. Very fast. At 2.8GHz, its Intel Xeon processor might look slow compared to the 3GHz-plus chips offered by most of the current iMac range, but it...

Powerful new processor. Excellent graphics card. Very configurable. Cool and quiet. Superb new SuperDrive.

Still no Bluray support.

It might be the entry-level Pro, but it’s great for pros and home users alike. A Blu-ray drive was never in the cards anyway, and although expensive, it’s not bad value for the money.2.8GHz Quad-Core Mac Pro...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2012-02-12 02:32:54
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The Mac Pro is the traditional powerhouse of the Mac desktop line. Packed with top-of-the-line components and the sleek, industrial design that we've come to expect from Apple, it's built to handle some of the tougher tasks that a creative...

Easy expansion, Stellar unibody case, Great gaming performance (for a Mac)...

Much more expensive than a similarly equipped PC, No Blu-ray drive option, No flash-card reader...

Apple's powerhouse desktop PC gets even beefier components, making it the continued go-to choice for creative professionals...
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It’s the fastest Mac you can buy and it's a desktop. These days, the Mac Pro is basically the un-Mac.For years users have argued that Apple needs a standard Mac. A decent desktop that fills the $1000 - $2000 price range. Apple has refused to entertain...

The new Mac Pro isn't significantly different from last year's model, which isn't a bad thing. Apple created a good formula with the original Mac Pro and with the Nehalem update fixed some of the remaining issues with its design.The desktop is very easy t...
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