Editors' Rating
Typical price:£ 2499
Verdict
Apple's new eight-core Mac Pro shows improvements in high-intensity digital media and multitasking scenarios. We also love the design tweaks that improve on Apple's already industry-leading efforts. Any Apple-bound design professional would welcome this powerful tool... Read Full Review.
Pros
- Best-in-class desktop design
- Interior simplifies upgrades and parts replacement
- Strong performance on HD video and 3D rendering thanks to new Intel CPU and faster RAM
Cons
- Relatively slow performance on programs such as Photoshop that rely on single-core CPU speed
- FireWire 800 rather than eSATA is provided for external hard-drive connections
Key Specs
| Processor manufacturer: | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor model: | Xeon 5520 |
| Clock speed: | 2.26 GHz |
| Number of processors installed: | 2 |
| RAM installed: | 6144 MB |
| Hard drive size: | 640 GB |
| Graphics RAM: | 512 MB |
| Graphics card: | Nvidia GeForce GT 120 |
| Case form factor: | tower |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | 20.6x51.1x47.5 cm |
| Weight: | 18.7 kg |
| Operating system: | Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard |
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