Category: Mac Pro
Monday, August 09, 2010 at 08:21 AM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
Apple is taking orders for the new Mac Pro, available with 4 cores ($2499), 8 cores ($3499), or 12 cores ($4999).
“At the heart of the new Mac Pros performance are next generation quad-core and 6-core Intel Xeon processors running at speeds up to 3.33 GHz. These multi-core processors use a single die design so each core can share up to 12MB L3 cache to improve efficiency while increasing processing speed. These systems feature an integrated memory controller for faster memory bandwidth and reduced memory latency; Turbo Boost to dynamically boost processor speeds up to 3.6 GHz; and Hyper-Threading to create up to 24 virtual cores. The Mac Pro now comes with the ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics processor with 1GB of memory and customers can configure-to-order the even faster ATI Radeon HD 5870 with 1GB of memory.”
Friday, July 30, 2010 at 10:22 AM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
The new Mac Pro will go on sale Monday, August 9th, according to Apple.
The updated machine features up to twelve cores and was announced Tuesday.
The new Mac Pro with a stock configuration will retail for $2,499.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 08:24 AM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
Tuesday, Apple announced a much-anticipated update to the Mac Pro desktop computer with a tower supporting up to 12 cores with Intel Xenon processors with speeds of up to 3.33GHz and the option of up to four 512GB solid state drives.
The new hardware, which should ship in August, features the ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics processor and Turbo Boost to boost processor speeds up to 3.6 GHz.
Continue reading Apple updates Mac Pro.
Friday, October 02, 2009 at 10:31 AM | Posted by kazouz
Several sources have reported that Apple is planning to release a new touch-sensitive mouse capable of “complex movements”, which could be introduced alongside a refreshed iMac line.
The new mouse is expected to incorporate touch sensitivity software to provide a similar scrolling system to that of the iPhone OS.
In addition, AppleInsider claims that the new mouse is likely to adopt an aluminum appearance to fit in with Apple’s current desktop computers and notebooks.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 06:47 PM | Posted by kazouz
Apple today introduced the new Mac Pro using Intel “Nehalem” Xeon processors and a next-generation system architecture to deliver up to twice the performance of the previous generation system.
The new Mac Pro starts at $2,499 and features the latest graphics technology and an updated interior that makes expansion even easier than before.
Continue reading Apple Introduces New Mac Pro.
Monday, March 02, 2009 at 01:34 PM | Posted by kazouz
Rumors of an Apple media event have been circulating over the last few days. Many expect Apple to update their desktop products.
MyAppleGuide speculates that an updated Mac mini, iMac with the new NVIDIA chipset, Mac Pro with Xeon processors would be unveiled.
Friday, June 13, 2008 at 04:16 AM | Posted by kazouz
AMD announced the new ATI Radeon 3870 for Mac and PC Edition.
AMD says that the new video card is optimized exclusively for Apple’s Mac Pro systems. It also includes built-in 256-bit 512MB GDDR4 frame buffer memory and 320 stream processors fox maximum performance for graphics-intensive applications such as 3D modeling, animation and games.
“AMD is introducing the ATI Radeon HD 3870 Mac & PC Edition to enhance the Mac experience to maximum levels of 3D gaming and HD performance,†said Matt Skynner, vice president of marketing, Graphics Products Group, AMD. “Mac users demand the best when it comes to HD graphics performance, and the ATI Radeon 3870 Mac & PC Edition is designed to meet and exceed that need by delivering The Ultimate Visual Experience to our customers’ displays.â€
AMD says that the video card will be available in late June with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of USD $219
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 08:55 PM | Posted by kazouz
Today, Intel and its partners kicked off CeBIT 2007 with the launch of Intel’s Bearlake family of chipsets for desktop PCs. The new series introduces support for DDR3 memory, front side bus speeds up to 1333MHz and are designed to support Intel’s upcoming 45nm-process CPUs, the Core 2 Duo (Wolfdale) and Core 2 Quad (Yorkfield).
The Bearlake family, available in April or May will replace today’s Conroe chip, which is not currently used in any of Apple’s systems. That does not mean, however, that Apple may choose to replace the Mac Pro’s (Woodcrest) with the Bearlake in revised systems due soon.
Monday, March 10, 2008 at 02:57 PM | Posted by kazouz
Apple today released a firmware update for the ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics card in the Mac Pro.
This update is for Mac Pro computers with one or more ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics cards installed, running Mac OS X 10.5.2 or later with the Leopard Graphics Update.
It updates the ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics card firmware on all of the ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics cards in the Mac Pro to improve system stability.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 08:30 AM | Posted by kazouz
In a surprising, and uncharacteristic move, Apple today announced new XServes and 8-core Mac Pros based on Intel’s Penryn architecture, one week before Macworld begins. The machines, now available at the Apple Store were rumored to be updated during the Macworld timeframe, but arrived a week early.
Continue reading Apple releases 8-core Penryn Mac Pros.
Monday, January 07, 2008 at 11:27 AM | Posted by kazouz
As previously reported, Intel officially launched its Penryn chips at CES today.
“All of these new chips include the company’s new transistor formula and 45nm manufacturing process that boost a PC’s speed, reduces power requirements, saves on battery life, helps the environment and comes in smaller packages for more fashionable and compact computer designs. With the introduction of the new processors, Intel will be offering a total of 32 desktop, laptop and server processors based on these industry-leading innovations.”
Continue reading Intel launches Penryn chips.
Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 02:17 PM | Posted by kazouz
With Macworld Expo quickly approaching, the rumor mill is in overdrive. Expectations of an ultra-portable from Apple are almost certain. Apple is also expected to bump the iPhone’s storage capacity to 16GB in the first half of the year before a new 3G iPhone arrives by June. New patents (images below) indicate that Apple may be going back to the future and resurrecting the docking station to complement a new portable Mac. The Mac could work as a Tablet that doubles as a screen when slid into the computer’s empty housing.
Continue reading Macworld; Patents; Mac Pros; NetFlix Movies.
