New Mac Pro

I cant wait to get one of these in my shop and put it through its paces with Cinema 4D...

Two 2GHz, 2.66GHz, or 3GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5100 series processors

http://www.apple.com/macpro/specs.html

This monster can, with the proper set up, power 4... Thats right 4 of the 30" HD displays


MUST HAVE!!!

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You'd think a computer that powerful would come with at least a gig of RAM, not a mere 667 MB.

Yea... but thats enough to get you started.

I can only dream about getting a new Mac . . . .
I am stuck with a crappy G4 from 2000. I can't even upgrade . . .
morganzacd5p if you get that Mac Pro . . . . . . . I'll hate you forever
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Originally Posted by evil_genius_180

You'd think a computer that powerful would come with at least a gig of RAM, not a mere 667 MB.

Um, it does come with a gig of ram.

The memory it uses is 667 MegaHertz.

It's actually impossible to get 667 Megs of RAM.

You'd be surprised what a G4 can pull off.

Even with my employee discount, I couldn’t afford it.

... and I hate you for reminding me of that.

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Originally Posted by Kakaze

Um, it does come with a gig of ram.

The memory it uses is 667 MegaHertz.

It's actually impossible to get 667 Megs of RAM.

Mkay. Either way, it looks like a badass computer. The one most of us can dream of owning.

Folks... Did you know that every year people go without kick ass computers. If you feel as bad about that as I do, then dontate to the "Give Animators Overpriced, Over-Powered Computers" fund. Remember, you can do so much to prevent processor starvation.


Please... Give.

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If I had the spare cash, I wouldn't be working with an ancient PC myself. However, once I get the PC of my dreams, we'll see about helping others realize their dreams.

As much as I would LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE (did I say LOVE yet?) to get one of the Intel PowerMacs, I hate being tied to a desk.

My PowerBook is not only my first Mac but it's my first laptop too, and let me tell you, it is soooo awesome to be able to sit in bed and use the computer instead of sitting at a desk. Never again, even though I really want a PowerMac or even an iMac (those are just pure sex).

I look at that one as both. With that DVI port, you can plug it in and power up to the 30". Just run a full sized keyboard and mouse and you have a desktop.

So... We just got one in at my shop. MUST HAVE!!!

I was worried that Cinema would not take advantage of the 4 proccessers. It does. My render time was cut to 1/3rd. And that was on the 2.6. Cant wait to try the 3.0

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Thanks. Now we're really feeling better, knowing you have something we don't.

I dont have something I dont!?! You dont have temptation waiting for you at work each day.

"Present Salt... Pour in Wound"

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That's true. I have the same crappy Flintstone's computer waiting for me each and every day.

Flintstones?

does that mean the computer is chewable

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No, it means it's made out of rocks with a small hamster-like dinosaur inside on a wheel running it.

isnt that how all PC's are?

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Originally Posted by morganzacd5p

isnt that how all PC's are?

I don't know. One thing I do know is that new Mac is brought to you by the Ipod. Before that thing, Apple was sinking faster than a person wearing cement shoes. That worthless piece of crap single-handedly saved Apple from folding faster than a bad poker hand. (Yes, that's enough analogies for now.)

Uh, no...While the iPod has significantly helped Apple it was the iMac, released in 98, that really brought the company back from the brink. The iPod has helped spread awareness of Apple into places it wouldn't normally have gone but the iMac was more significant in bringing Apple back than anything else.

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Originally Posted by Kakaze

Uh, no...While the iPod has significantly helped Apple it was the iMac, released in 98, that really brought the company back from the brink. The iPod has helped spread awareness of Apple into places it wouldn't normally have gone but the iMac was more significant in bringing Apple back than anything else.

True, the iMac was a big deal. However, some of the other larger corporations that ran Windows-based systems were still a danger to them until Apple released the iPod, something nobody else had. Not everybody wanted an iMac in '98, when you could get little software to run on it, but lots of people bought those iPods. And, as you said, the iPod brought Apple back into the spotlight, so thanks for proving my point. It's not exactly a secret. They admit the iPod really put them back into the game. I saw a story on Dateline last year where they said that.

The iPod was not unique. There were several hard drive based mp3 players on the market before the iPod. Also the iPod was Mac only until the third generation product.

And I didn't prove your point. I said the iPod spread awareness of Apple into places it normally wouldn't've gone, which is a far cry from "the iPod brought Apple back into the spotlight".

Apple was in the spotlight already thanks to the iMac. The iPod just made the light brighter.

Originally Posted by evil_genius_180

I don't know. One thing I do know is that new Mac is brought to you by the Ipod. Before that thing, Apple was sinking faster than a person wearing cement shoes. That worthless piece of crap single-handedly saved Apple from folding faster than a bad poker hand. (Yes, that's enough analogies for now.)

Actually the turnaround was due to the return of Steve Jobs. You can blame that temporary hack they had befor for the fall. Now... WE WILL RULE THE WORLD!!!
I mean A: How can you rule against a computer that runs both OS's
and B: Give me the specs for a computer you as an average consumer would buy. Something with the stats to help you run your 3D to everyday work, and I will show you a mac that will do the same for less.

Look at this:

http://web.mac.com/morganzacd5p/iWeb...cture%2019.png

Plus, on top of all that... Our computers dont explode like Dell.

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Originally Posted by Kakaze

The iPod was not unique. There were several hard drive based mp3 players on the market before the iPod. Also the iPod was Mac only until the third generation product.

And I didn't prove your point. I said the iPod spread awareness of Apple into places it normally wouldn't've gone, which is a far cry from "the iPod brought Apple back into the spotlight".

Apple was in the spotlight already thanks to the iMac. The iPod just made the light brighter.

OK, whatever. I really don't care. I must've misheard or just wasn't paying attention to the report I saw. I don't really pay that much attention to Apple anyway.

Why do I have the feeling i just rekindled the "Holy War" of computers...

"Let us not fight my friends, let us rejoice in the womb of our motherboards. As all should bathe in the light of HD screens"


Hey, thats not half bad...

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Yeah, I knew what you were doing and wasn't biting. Honestly, I've only ever used PCs, so I have no idea if Macs are better. However, my likelyhood of ever buying one recently shot up when I saw a commercial saying Macs run Windows now. Despite my deep-rooted hatred for Microsoft (except the XBOX) and Windows, it's what I'm used to.