Wondering which Mac is right for you? Apple has several models to meet both your tech needs and wallet. From desktop (iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro) to laptop (MacBook Air, MacBook, MacBook Pro), BlueBadger's spec guides can put you on the path to superior computing.
Mac Pro Specs
The Mac Pro series is the mac DADDY of all Apple computers. Think unbelievable graphics; think mind-numbing speed. If you want to make Nemo or Transformers, get your camera and your Final Cut software. Then get to work. The Mac Pro series has been the tool of choice for most film makers for the last 15 years. Ready for your close-up?
($1,799.95-$1,999.99)
Two 2.0GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon
1GB RAM (2x 512MB)
250GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3 GB's
16x SuperDrive (double-layer)
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT 250GB (single-link DVI/dual-link DVI)
Apple keyboard and Mighty Mouse
Mac OS X Leopard
Five USB ports
Two FireWire 400 ports
Two Firewire 800 ports
+Great value for money
- Could spend loads upgrading
($2,099.95-$2,499.99)
Two 2.66GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon
1GB RAM (2x 512MB)
250GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3 GB's
16x SuperDrive (double-layer)
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT 250GB (single-link DVI/dual-link DVI)
Apple keyboard and Mighty Mouse
Mac OS X Leopard
Five USB ports
Two FireWire 400 ports
Two Firewire 800 ports
+ Great configuration options
- Upgrade options tempting
($1,799.95-$1,999.99)
Two 3GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon
1GB RAM (2x 512MB)
250GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3 GB's
16x SuperDrive (double-layer)
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT 250GB (single-link DVI/dual-link DVI)
Apple keyboard and Mighty Mouse
Mac OS X Leopard
Five USB ports
Two FireWire 400 ports
Two Firewire 800 ports
+Two 3GHz Dual processors!
- Too many upgrade options?
($2,099.95-$2,499.99)
Two 3GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
1GB RAM (2x 512MB)
250GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3 GB's
16x SuperDrive (double-layer)
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT 250GB (single-link DVI/dual-link DVI)
Apple keyboard and Mighty Mouse
Mac OS X Leopard
Five USB ports
Two FireWire 400 ports
Two Firewire 800 ports
+ Whoosh! Fastest Mac ever
- Do you really need it?
In-Depth Mac Pro Reviews
"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 for 3D design, but otherwise, the Mac Pro is as solid a professional-class PC as we've seen." more from cnet.com...
"I thought I was getting a new Macintosh PC. Instead, the box said "Quad Xeon 64-bit workstation." It was then that it really hit me—the Big Switch was over and my once shiny Power Macintosh G5 was yesterday's news." more from arstechnica.com...
"Apple hasn’t looked back since it switched from PowerPC to Intel-based processors. Not only is the Mac Pro the fastest desktop computer on the market, it also sports Apple’s famous design and build quality. More importantly, it’s substantially cheaper than rival Windows-based units." more from macworld.co.uk...