Apple Mac Pro (Intel Xeon Quad Core, 2006)

Apple Mac Pro (Intel Xeon Quad Core, 2006)
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alaScore 89

725 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 724 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the usability. The value for money also gets good reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Apple Mac Pro (Intel Xeon Quad Core, 2006) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Revolutionary Workstation Mac

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Apple Mac Pro Xeon/2.26GHz (8 Cores)

 

New Nehalem microprocessor ; Easier to upgrade internal components ; Lower price

Most routine apps perform better with fewer, faster processors

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Apple Mac Pro/8-core 2.8GHz Xeon 5400

 

Strong storage options ; Dual enhanced quad-core processors ; Faster memory and frontside bus ; Doubled PCI Express specifications ; Faster video cards

Limited storage and RAM on default model

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Apple Mac Pro

 

Mac-using professionals who've been holding their breath for 9 months can finally exhale. The new Intel Xeon-powered Apple Mac Pro is a worthy successor to the Power Mac G5 and its variants.

Microsoft Windows- and Mac OS X-compatible (with Boot Camp). Quad-core performance. Approaches Native PPC performance, even with older apps. Ordering system simplified. PCIe slots galore support multiple monitors with extra graphics cards. Easy to...

Windows support isn't quite there yet (still beta). Stratospheric pricing as configured. ECC DDR2 memory is expensive

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Apple Mac Pro Dual-Core Xeon 5150 2.66 GHz

 

The back panel of the Mac Pro also has a different layout than that of the Power Mac G5, but the changes are more a function of the internal design, which is one of the most exciting things about this system. The Power Mac G5 wowed people with its...

Attractive exterior, innovative interior; great value for the baseline configuration; strong multicore CPU performance.

Configuration options are not as comprehensive as Dell's; weak support plan.

Apple's Mac Pro has design innovations that we hope will cross over to other systems. Its performance is as strong as you'd expect for a system in its class, and it's priced right, too. You might need more flexibility in your config options, especially...

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Apple Mac Pro/Quad 2.66GHz Xeon

 

Fast processors ; Good game frame-rate performance ; Additional ports on front and back ; Huge memory capacity

Lack of a sub-$2,000 entry-level model ; Limited performance gains in software not optimized for multi-core systems ; Pricey, rare RAM format ; Non-native software (notably Adobe Creative Suite) must be translated via Rosetta

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Apple Mac Pro Xeon/2.4GHz (8 Core)

 

These days, the consumer-oriented iMacs stand on their own against (and in some cases, surpass) the Mac Pro in day-to-day performance. Does that mean that the Mac Pro has lost ...

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Mac Pro/8-Core Xeon 2.26GHz

 

The first update to Apple's high-end desktop in more than a year features a new system architecture along with Nehalem versions of Intel's Xeon processors. Nehalem is the code-name Intel has given a new micro-processor architecture that features...

Upon opening the case, you immediately notice major changes in the layout of the components. The memory modules are no longer installed on two sliding trays—instead, the memory and processor all rest on a sled at the bottom of the case, which you...

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Product Specifications

Meet Mac Pro. Mac Pro ushers in a new era of workstation performance. And, thanks to a design tour de force, Mac Pro also raises the bar on desktop usability. Its redesigned enclosure offers improved functionality and greater accessibility. The Mac you've been waiting for. Demanding graphics deserve serious attention. The type they get from the Mac Pro. Delivering high-end workstation graphics and built-in support for HD Display, Mac Pro systems help your dreams come true. Right before your eyes.

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Tower
Manufacturer Form Factor:Tower

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Tower
Manufacturer Form Factor:Tower

Cache Memory

Installed Size:12MB/16MB/24MB/8MB
Per Processor Size:12MB/4MB/8MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:18.7in
Height:20.1in
Weight:42.3lbs
Width:8.1in

Display (Projector)

Type:None.

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Header

Compatibility:Mac
Country Kits:Belgium / Luxembourg/Canada/Denmark/Finland/France/Germany/Italy/Netherlands/Norway/Sweden/United Kingdom/United States
Localization:Danish/Dutch/English/Finnish/Flemish/French/German/Italian/Norwegian/Spanish/Swedish
Manufacturer:Apple
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Apple Mac Pro

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:1333MHz/1600MHz

Miscellaneous

Refurbished:Refurbished

Modem

Type: None

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Bluetooth 2.0 EDR / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet
Type:Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless Protocol:802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth 2.0 EDR/Bluetooth 2.0 EDR

Optical Storage

Read Speed:32x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Rewrite Speed:24x (CD)/32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
Type:DVD
Write Speed:24x (CD) / 16x (DVD/32x (CD) / 16x (DVD

Optical Storage (2nd)

Read Speed:32x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Rewrite Speed:24x (CD)
Write Speed:24x (CD) / 16x (DVD

OS Provided

Type:Apple MacOS X 10.4/Apple MacOS X 10.5

Processor

64-bit Computing: Yes
Clock Speed:2.66GHz/2.8GHz/3GHz
Installed Qty:1/2
Manufacturer:Intel
Max Supported Qty:2
Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core/Quad-Core
Processor Number:5150/5160
Type:Dual-Core Xeon/Quad-Core Xeon

RAM

Installed Size:1GB/2GB
Max Supported Size:16GB/32GB
Technology:DDR2 SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Controller (2nd)

Type:IDE

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Storage Hard Drive

Interface Type:Serial ATA-300

Storage Hard Drive (2nd)

Type: None

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:250GB/320GB/500GB/750GB
Type:Personal computer

Video Memory

Installed Size:256MB/512MB

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:ATI Radeon HD 2600XT/ATI Radeon X1900 XT/NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
Interface Type:PCI Express 2.0 x16/PCI Express x16
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