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AnandTech‘s review Edit Like Unlike

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. As far as upgrading from a previous system goes, it makes sense for anyone hanging onto an old Power Mac G5 to bite the bullet and move to something more modern. Whether it’s an iMac or even a used Mac Pro, you’ll see a huge increase in performance. The higher core count systems are interesting but it’s tough enough to justify eight cores. Making the case for 12 requires very particular applications/usage models. Ultimately if you need 12 cores you probably already know.

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Oct 06, 2010

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Macworld‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The 12-core Mac Pro is certainly not for everyone. It is expensive and unimpressive when performing everyday computing tasks. However, for anyone who makes a living working on high-end applications that can use and abuse the 24 virtual cores, the amount of time saved on processor-intensive tasks results in the 12-core Mac Pro being a bargain.

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Oct 15, 2010

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The entry-level mid-2010 Mac Pro gives us little cause for complaint. A Blu-ray drive would be welcome but was never on the cards, and it's expensive, but not poor value for money. It's great to see that even in the midst of a recession, Apple isn't neglecting its high-end range.

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Sep 27, 2010

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SlashGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

If you’re involved in frequent video, audio or image editing, however, or any sort of CAD or other processor-intensive application, then the Mac Pro deserves serious consideration. Strong performance not only in OS X but when running Windows 7 – particularly in Boot Camp – offers the best of both worlds for the platform agnostic, and while the Mac Pro’s upfront sticker price may seem high, compared to native Windows machines of similar build construction it’s actually surprisingly competitive. For those who want the very highest performance, the dual hexacore Mac Pro is an expensive option, but this midrange model arguably delivers the best balance of crunching power and price.

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Sep 21, 2010

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Apple Mac Pro (Xeon E5620) might be overkill compared with some of its workstation rivals and all-in-one alternatives, but it's still a worthy addition to your art/scientific/entertainment company's arsenal of number-crunching weapons.

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Aug 25, 2010

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computershopper‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Apple's powerhouse desktop PC gets even beefier components, making it the continued go-to choice for creative professionals.

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Aug, 2010

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reghardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Mac Pro might seem expensive to most of us, but it’s not going to faze people who have paid the best part of £1500 for high-end applications such as Adobe’s Creative Suite or Apple’s own Final Cut Server. Those users will jump at the chance to get their hands on a workstation as powerful as this. The only real question for those users is whether to go the whole hog with this eight-core, twin-Xeon model, or to opt for the less-expensive quad-core, single-Xeon version.

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Apr 02, 2009

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

It’s probably best not to think about the price when looking at a maxed-out system such as this. Clearly, with a price approaching the £5k mark, the 8-Core Mac Pro with a 2.93GHz CPU is a specialist system that’s beyond both the budget and means of mere mortals. Still, its Speedmark figures speak for themselves, and both data crunchers and 3D video professionals will find the speed increase represents value for money. Aside from that, as a pure object of lust it’s hard to beat.

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May 25, 2009

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Macworld‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The new Mac Pros, with their cutting-edge Nehalem processor technology, are able to execute more tasks at a faster clip, despite lower processor speeds. And their new internal design makes adding hard drives, memory cards, and PCI Express 2.0 cards easier than ever. That is especially true for people who work with processorintensive apps such as video or graphics.

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Mar 23, 2009

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

While a little pricier than the "base" 8-core Mac Pro, the Apple Mac Pro (Quad-Core) is a better buy for most multimedia pros and enthusiasts. This one is worth the extra money.

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Apr 10, 2009

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Apple Mac Pro (8-Core) is the performance dream PC of the creative professional. If you get one, just make sure you have programs that will take advantage of the extra power.

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Mar 25, 2009

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PC Pro‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A beautifully designed and commandingly powerful system that almost no one will be able to justify buying.

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Mar 20, 2009

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Apple's Mac Pro has design innovations that we hope will cross over to other systems. Its performance is as strong as you'd expect for a system in its class, and it's priced right, too. You might need more flexibility in your config options, especially for 3D design, but otherwise, the Mac Pro is as solid a professional-class PC as we've seen.

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Aug 18, 2006

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Computerworld‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Mac Pro is aimed first and foremost at professionals -- although well-off speed demons will want it, too -- and Apple's latest revision to the lineup is more than worth the price of admission. Given the plethora of build-to-order options Apple now offers, there's a Mac Pro for just about any task. This is an amazing machine that is as fast as it is stable, offering pure brute force and processing power at a competitive price for what you get.

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Mar 14, 2008

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