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Pro's

This computer is insane I usually run 3 operating system (OSX,VISTA 64 bit, XP 64 bit using vmware and only used about 12% on the computers power with about 9 programs open at the same time. I have 6 gigs, and the most Ive used so far was 5.3. I do a lot of video editing (final cut pro + soundtrack pro) and this machine will literally last me probably 7-10 yrs because of its power. I'd say this machine is 2 yrs ahead of it time! I have at one time used 76% of the computers power when I was encoding a video...... But other wise well built machine, and plenty fast! Plus its quieter than my macbook pro!!!

Con's

Memory 4 gbs $200! No choice for gpu's, but the one that comes with it is plenty good.

This computer replaces an Imac 24" Core 2 Duo. What a difference! Now I can edit my high definition videos with no hiccups. Great expandability options. Super fast and quiet. If you need processing power this is the computer to get. Highly recommended!

I am a professional multimedia producer/artist/developer, who has been using both Wintel and Macintosh PC's for over 22 years.

I have always been happy with Apples quality products, and just smile when I listen to Wintel owners complain about their computer problems.

In over 22 years I have never had viruses or complete system meltdowns. I have done all the modifications to my system or hardware myself.

I bought my new Mac Pro mainly because all the new software is being written for Intel-based chips.

I have heard some Mac users complain that Apple has committed treason, but in fact Apple is (As always) looking ahead to "Open Systems". The first step was basing OSX on a Unix kernel, and now running with Intel-based chips. This means that you can now run Windows, natively, on a Mac. And OSX on Wintel machines.

You may be seeing "Universal" more and more on software boxes, and that IS the plan. Soon users will be able to pick the machine, and run whatever they want on it.

And when it comes to the machine, Apple rules the world with regard to seamless hardware integration, power and simplicity.

I still use my G5 Dual 2GHZ tower every day, and will continue, even after 5 years it is a workhorse.

My new Mac Pro is incredible!! The sheer power of this system is amazing! But Apple also continues to improve the simplicity of design. The RAM cards are now on easily accessible, pop-in cards. I was able to install 4GB of RAM in about 2 minutes. They have done a similar thing with the hard drive bays, I installed a 750GB hard drive in under 2 minutes!

It is quiet, powerful and easy to use.

When I bought my new router, my friends warned me about the long process of setting it up. I plugged it in and it worked perfectly, I didn't touch the Wintel install disk.

Only with Macintosh has the term "Plug & play" really had any real meaning.

I remember trying to add a new gfx card to my Wintel pc.... took hours to install and trouble shoot, and STILL the onboard card would over ride the new card.

Are Macintosh's more expensive? Sometimes, but when you compare feature-to-feature, not really. Macintoshes are by far the most powerful and easy to use, hassle-free computers on the market.

I'm not a switcher, but have been chugging along on an old G4 for the last 9 years. The Mac Pro 2.8 is simply an incredible upgrade. 8 processors means video encoding is a breeze, and any other task I throw at it just can't seem to slow it down. Sorry if the other reviews are more in depth than this -- I mostly just wanted to add in my 5-star rating. This is a great machine and you won't regret it.

This machine was purchased as an upgrade to my MDD G4. The stock configuration makes this machine great for web browsing, but not too useful for processing images and page layout,- something I expected, so I upped the RAM to 6GB and it is doing much better. This is the quietest machine I have ever owned. I added two more SATA hard drives, plus 2 external hard drives for various projects I have in the works. Leopard is as stable as can be expected from an operating system. Not bulletproof, but pretty good. This machine has locked up, needing a hard shut down, only once since purchase. This is a typical Mac - its a workhorse, its stable, its pricey. But it does what its supposed to. I highly recommend this to anyone that is serious in graphic design.