Any word on new mac pros?
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You might not have heard about the sales ban due to new regulations (nothing wrong the with machine aside from the urgent need for a refresh): http://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/31...fective-march-1-over-regulatory-requirements/
This could mean three things. Either we will see a new Mac Pro pretty soon (which appears unlikely considering that we haven't heard anything about it really), Apple will continue on and release an updated/new machine in the distant future, or Apple will kill off the Mac Pro entirely.
This said, the new iMacs are powerful machines, definitely worth a look.
This could mean three things. Either we will see a new Mac Pro pretty soon (which appears unlikely considering that we haven't heard anything about it really), Apple will continue on and release an updated/new machine in the distant future, or Apple will kill off the Mac Pro entirely.
This said, the new iMacs are powerful machines, definitely worth a look.
As mentioned above - Apple are no longer selling the Mac Pro in the EU in case you injure yourself on the unprotected fans! Resellers are fine to shift their existing stock.
In 2012 Tim Cook said "Our Pro customers like you are really important to us. Although we didn’t have a chance to talk about a new Mac Pro at today’s event, don’t worry as we’re working on something really great for later next year."
In 2012 Tim Cook said "Our Pro customers like you are really important to us. Although we didn’t have a chance to talk about a new Mac Pro at today’s event, don’t worry as we’re working on something really great for later next year."
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I'm not sure I'd trust anyone conveying messages like that, Insight or not. Best to take it from the horses mouth and leave it at that, we all know what Apple are like, secretive barely covers it. That said, I don't think there will be any more mac pros unfortunately.
Indeed, as with anything not from the horses mouth, take with a pinch of salt.
Just spoke to the said representative (previously worked for Apple). She said that there are no plans what-so-ever in replacing the Mac Pro for the EU because of the very little money they get from the market now. She said that of Apples income, only 3% of it is from the sales of Mac Pros, eliminate the EU from that and it's probably still 2.5%. Now compare that to the cost of fixing the issue of this model.
I would be very surprised if that's the end of the Mac Pro for the EU, but it certainly is for the current/2013 model.
Just spoke to the said representative (previously worked for Apple). She said that there are no plans what-so-ever in replacing the Mac Pro for the EU because of the very little money they get from the market now. She said that of Apples income, only 3% of it is from the sales of Mac Pros, eliminate the EU from that and it's probably still 2.5%. Now compare that to the cost of fixing the issue of this model.
I would be very surprised if that's the end of the Mac Pro for the EU, but it certainly is for the current/2013 model.
Indeed. We still have xserves
and X-RAID!!! It's still alive and kicking! Shame they stopped doing them 
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Rubbish. They won't know anymore than apple store staff. Not to mention they are still sold outside of the EU.
Given the 7xxx and quadro drivers in 10.8.3 shows apple are clearly working towards a new Mac Pro.
Yup, even the servers that ought not to see the light of day are good looking.
fingers crossed theres something due shortly,
sorely tempted just to get an imac
Yes they are sold outside of the EU as normal, which is why you can see the workings going on i (and the rep) never said otherwise. Which is why i am considering asking our old sister company in the US to ship us some as a last resort.
However, they can't sell them in the EU currently unless they resolve the issue, which there is NO positive news about as of yet.
I am keeping an eye on a redesign for us EU users in the meantime, i really hope they do.
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We have been forced to use a PC server for our new workflow, as Apple plan to drop the Mac pro, so its good bye them
Indeed. We still have xserves
A place I worked in 2011 bought two Xserves for a job at the end of Apples final production run. Orders apparently went up massively when they announced final sales date, so caused a delay.
We were even told that we could likely sell them on for a profit afterwards!
My 2008 Mac Pro is still going pretty strong, which is amazing given its age, longest I've used a single machine. I would have replaced it with another.
Like the Servers though, for professional use they are only really bought by self-employed who use them for work, or very small businesses who want a full Mac setup. These days, the bulk discounts that most businesses get from PC manufacturers mean Apple doesn't get a look in.
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