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Apple Mac Pro (2x2.26GHz Xeon, 2009) review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Xeon 5520
Clock speed: 2.26 GHz
Number of processors installed: 2
Motherboard
Data bus speed: 1066 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 6144 MB
Number of memory slots: 8
RAM capacity: 32 GB
Interfaces & networking
USB: 7 (2 on front, 3 on rear, 2 on keyboard)
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 4 (2 on front, 2 on rear)
Ethernet: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion slots (free): 4 (3)
Other: Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Airport Extreme Wi-Fi (optional)
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 640 GB
Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW (±R DL)/DVD-RAM
CD / DVD read speed: 32x (CD) / 18x (DVD)x CD
CD / DVD write speed: 32x (CD) / 18x (DVD?R) / 8x (DVD?R DL)x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)x CD
Video
Graphics RAM: 512 MB
Maximum resolution: 2560x1600 pixels
Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce GT 120
Maximum monitors supported: 2
Video outputs: Mini DisplayPort, dual-link DVI
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: tower
Dimensions (W x H x D): 20.6x51.1x47.5 cm
Weight: 18.7 kg
Colour: brushed aluminium
Tool-free access: yes
Front-accessible bays: 2
Internal bays: 4
OS & software
Operating system: Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard
Software included: iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools; iLife ’09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb and GarageBand)
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: limited
Miscellaneous
Accessories: keyboard, mouse
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Overview

Apple Mac Pro (2x2.26GHz Xeon, 2009)

Editors rating
Rating: 8.1
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.

Typical price

£ 2499

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