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January 2014
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116 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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213 Reviews
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Impressive multi-core performance
Dual workstation-class GPUs
Fast internal storage
Plenty of external-expansion options
Compact
Attractive design
Quiet and relatively cool
Many internal components upgradeable
Can covet. As Ferris Bueller said
'If you have the means
I highly recommend picking one up.'
Revolutionary design
Extremely quick and responsive
Whisper quiet
Easytoaccess internals
Pricing for workstation-class GPU options
Affordable relative to similar configs offered by competing workstation vendors
CrossFire enabled in Boot Camp so you can get very good gaming speeds
The Mac Pro's hardware is incredibly powerful
Especially if you're using it for pro-level graphics and video tasks. It can output to up to three 4K displays simultaneously
Thanks to six Thunderbolt 2 ports plus HDMI. The system is whisper-quiet
With a
Impressive multicore performance
Dual workstationclass GPUs
Plenty of externalexpansion options
Dramatic departure from boring
Boxy designs. Powerful performance thanks to Intel Xeon E5 processor and dual AMD FirePro graphics. Supports multiple simultaneous 4K video streams
And a wealth of external expansion options. Lots of ports
With 6 Thunderb
Umer/home studio
Generous number of Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.0 ports
Forwardlooking component package
Superbly engineered
Beautiful
Yet practical design
Incredible system bandwidth
Outstanding connectivity
Classleading value for money
Excellent performance. Virtually silent
Even under heavy loads. Ample ports for expansion and connecting accessories
Including four USB 3.0
Six Thunderbolt 2
An HDMI
And two Gigabit Ethernet ports. Can support up to three 4K displays or six Thunderbo
Single-core performance not substantially better (and sometimes worse) than that of other current Macs
No internal expansion options
Higher-end configurations quickly get expensive
Kludgey 4K monitor support
External expansion may clutter your desk
You probably don't need all this power
Even if you want it
Expensive upgrades
No keyboard/mouse included
Some low OpenGL results for the FirePro D700 in OS X need to be addressed
Reliance on external devices for PCIe expansion increases cost and has some short-term compatibility implications for some
Lack of Nvidia GPU option and CUDA problematic due to Ap
Internal expandability is limited
And even the starting price is a hefty $3
000. While it's a very high-design product
The components inside are intended for professional use
And not especially suitable for Apple-loving home consumers
Singlecore performance not substantially better (and sometimes worse) than that of other current Macs
Higherend configurations quickly get expensive
Expensive
Even for an Apple product. No internal access to processor or graphics cards. Warranty is relatively short
Price tag not for faint of heart
IMac outpaces Mac Pro in some areas on paper
Performance dependent on app optimization
Few Thunderbolt 2 peripherals at this time
Whopping
000 base price — and that doesn't include the 4K or HD display(s) you're going to want to pair with it. Mouse and keyboard sold separately. No optical drive
No extra space for graphics cards or bays for hard drives — but that's the Apple way
Needs better app support
Needs software tuning to get performance right
Very expensive
Runs a little warm
And can take a while to cool down
Many apps still need to be optimized to take advantage of two GPUs
Few internal expansion possibilities, No bundled keyboard or mouse, No twoprocessor option, No optical drive
According to Apple, the new Mac Pro redefines what is meant by expandability. This is achieved by using three Thunderbolt controllers, six Thunderbolt 2 ports and four USB 3.0 ports. The new Mac Pro is expanded by adding external peripherals rather than i...
Impressive multi-core performance; dual workstation-class GPUs; fast internal storage; plenty of external-expansion options; compact, attractive design; quiet and relatively cool; many internal components upgradeable
Single-core performance not substantially better (and sometimes worse) than that of other current Macs; no internal expansion options; higher-end configurations quickly get expensive, From $3999
For many years, ‘pro' meant a big, expandable tower case, lots of internal storage, replaceable graphics cards and so on. For Apple, it now means ‘maximum performance when using pro apps'. In that respect, the new Mac Pro reflects multiple trends in compu...
Abstract: For the moment, I am living the life of a tech 1-percenter. Atop my desk sits a shiny (and I do mean shiny) new Mac Pro. It's Apple's top-of-the-line new desktop co...
Abstract: Mac ProIts affect is deeply futuristic: It looks like a device that might project a hologram, or generate its own singularity. Its blender-like size makes it suitable for sitting atop a desk, particularly a Lucite desk in an ultra-modern sparse loft, or o...
Published: 2013-12-21, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com.au
The Mac Pro's hardware is incredibly powerful, especially if you're using it for pro-level graphics and video tasks. It can output to up to three 4K displays simultaneously, thanks to six Thunderbolt 2 ports plus HDMI. The system is whisper-quiet, with a
Internal expandability is limited, and even the starting price is a hefty $3,000. While it's a very high-design product, the components inside are intended for professional use, and not especially suitable for Apple-loving home consumers
Apple radically re-imagines the professional desktop with the new Mac Pro, featuring a design that looks fantastic and offers genuine breakthrough advantages. But, consumer-level Apple enthusiasts should note that this product isn't specifically targeted...
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Published: 2013-06-16, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: No its not a waste paper bin - its Apple's spectacular looking Mac Pro and it does not use a new Intel Haswell processor!Apple have provided a web site that answers a few more questions. We suggest you have a browse. There are a series of 'dots' on the ri...
Published: 2014-06-17, Author: Frank , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: It does not happen very often that we come across a product that is so revolutionary that even we need time to get used to it. One of the manufacturers that often release products that are surprising is Apple, and with the new Mac Pro the company shows ...
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Published: 2014-05-23, Author: Matt , review by: macworld.co.uk
Impressive performance, Compact and attractive design, Quiet and relatively cool
Singlecore performance not substantially better (and sometimes worse) than that of other current Macs
The new Mac Pro redefines Apple's highest-end system. Lacking the internal expansion that once drew advanced hobbyists to the line, the new Mac Pro is truly a workstation-class computer designed to shave minutes and hours off projects that video, audio an...
Published: 2014-02-14, Author: Stephen , review by: theregister.co.uk
The new Mac Pro is undeniably an impressive feat of industrial design and engineering. And, compared to previous generations of Mac Pro systems, it also provides unprecedented performance for tasks such as 4K video-editing and 3D graphics. If you'r...
