
The G4 Cube was a famously minimal gleaming box meant to represent the future of PCs. This is not the first time Apple has done something radically different with a desktop computer. Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0
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It includes an 8-core Intel Xeon processor, a whopping 64GB of RAM, a full 1TB SSD hard drive, and upgraded D700 AMD FirePro video cards, all of which adds up to a current price of $8,099 (and an availability date of February).ĭual Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 That mitigating factor is that the review sample loaned to us by Apple is a very high-end configuration.
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Our review bridges this gap, interpreting the Mac Pro as a consumer extravagance, while also looking into its ability to handle professional tasks, especially as it relates to the growing field of 4K video.Īn important note: In our consumer-level benchmark testing, the system excelled, but with a giant asterisk. Still, many will doubtless do just that, mesmerized by the design and high-end configuration options.

Can you buy a Mac Pro for home use as your personal PC? Yes, but it may not be the most economical use of your money (and for home users, it's also worth a mention that despite being a desktop computer, the Mac Pro lacks an internal optical drive, even as its cylindrical shape seems perfectly suited for one).
