Buy Macintosh Now?, …or is it better to wait? |
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Sep 22 2008, 08:35 AM
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It’s about time I get a new Mac Pro, but I’m not sure that now is a good time to buy one
 MacRumors.com don’t recommend buying now because they say that Apple will probably release a new Mac soon. Historically there have been a new upgrade every 8-9 months, and the latest Mac Pro was released in January 2008, so…. http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Mac_Pro But then I read on several forums that Apple will probably not release a new Mac Pro anytime soon, because they’re waiting for a new processor which is estimated to arrive sometime in 2009 (?) Anyone here with more knowledge about this? |
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Sep 22 2008, 08:58 AM
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Thanks OC!
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Sep 22 2008, 09:10 AM
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Whenever you buy something, soon there will be better thing on the market. If you really need it then go for it. I made myself waiting many times like that and then I realized there is no point waiting if I really need the thing. Mac Pro is upgradable. You can have 8 core processors in it. Supports up to 32 GB of RAM. I think you can be happy with this beast for a long time.
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Sep 22 2008, 09:25 AM
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QUOTE (Emir Hot @ Sep 22 2008, 10:10 AM)  Whenever you buy something, soon there will be better thing on the market. My reasoning exactly  Six months after you get your computer, it's outdated anyway  So in general terms just get the computer that's suitable for the needs you have at the time you need it. And never look back! -------------------- My bands homepage
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Sep 22 2008, 09:36 AM
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I'm thinking of buying a MAC too, but I can't afford one untill next year so I guess I'll wait
This post has been edited by audiopaal: Sep 22 2008, 09:36 AM |
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Sep 22 2008, 11:01 AM
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QUOTE (OrganisedConfusion @ Sep 22 2008, 11:12 AM) It isn't entirely true. You do get technology moving forward quickly of course but there are peaks when buying a computer is better. There is always a peak hard drive space for example for the price which is around 500GB at the minute and there are bad times to buy a PC like just before a new processor type comes out. When Intel Core 2 Duo came out it slashed the price of every processor below it so buying just before this is a bad move. You're right of course. I'm just a dumb consumer  (that's true) and I wanted to share my point of view for less personal worries, agony and still get a computer that works since I know how frustrating and how much time it takes to keep up with technology in order to get "the right" machine. My focus was on something that suits ones needs rather than the new new newest hot technology.And surely, if you and I went out shopping I'm 100% sure you'd get a computer that would beat mine in all aspects. But as long as I get one that works for me I don't care. A kind of Dalai Lama approach  Sorry Marcus for ranting in your thread, better listen to the experts instead of me
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Sep 22 2008, 12:09 PM
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Thanks all for your input! I appreciate your help
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Sep 22 2008, 03:24 PM
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The never ending IT question - wait or buy now? I will agree with MickeM and Emir and say buy now if you really need the better machine and feeling the old one is slowing your work. My 2 cents mate. Good luck with the purchase, that is one hell of a computer.
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Sep 22 2008, 03:30 PM
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Slightly different way of looking at the question...
Will the present Mac Pro be able to run your current and envisaged software at a performance level you're happy with? If it can Marcus then I would suggest that you buy it. If not then wait until a model appears that can. Cheers, Tony -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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Sep 22 2008, 03:41 PM
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Ill drop my few cents in:) Ive been planing to buy a Macbook - but they should get updated anytime soon, with Montevina Intel Dual core platform. However, for Mac PRo, they are waiting for Nehalem platform, which will be much stronger, faster and coming next spring/summer.
The question, you have to answer yourself is - Will you even use some Quad core processor? Do you really need the extra kick? Are you going to grab video in HD format and stuff like this? IF not - for recording music for exaple, the current Mac Pro will do magic for you:) Its insanely strong, as it is and will last you for years of rapid performace;) Btw. Mac is always enough
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