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2008.05.06

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Configurable. That's the word the best describes Apple's most powerful computer ever - made even more powerful with the 2008 version, which uses quad-core Intel Xeon CPUs in all models. You can buy the 2008 Mac Pro with a single 2.8 GHz quad-core CPU or two 2.8, 3.0, or 3.2 GHz CPUs. Base memory is now 2 GB, a 320 GB hard drive is standard, the default video card is a Radeon HD 2600 XT with 256 MB of RAM, and Bluetooth is now included rather than an extra cost option. New is an SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which allows use of ultrafast and expensive 15,000 rpm hard drives.

You can still buy the original Mac Pro with two dual-core 2.0 GHz, 2.66 GHz, or 3.0 GHz Intel Xeon ("Woodcrest") CPUs or two 3.0 GHz quad-core CPUs, 1-16 GB of RAM, 1-4 video cards, three different hard drive sizes and up to four hard drives, and more. About the only "standard feature" found on other Macs but missing from the older Mac Pro is Bluetooth 2.0. Other options include AirPort Extreme, a second SuperDrive, a modem, and a wireless Mighty Mouse/keyboard combo.

Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" is supported on all Intel-based Macs and ships with the 2008 Mac Pro.

For our thoughts on the Mac Pro's value, see The 2008 Mac Pro Value Equation. And for even better value, Apple has refubished Mac Pros, which can save you $300 on the 2.0 and 2.66 GHz configurations.

All Mac Pro models are now listed as 4-core or 8-core models, and we distinguish the 2007 3.0 GHz 8-core model from the 2008 version by including the year. Use Macs typically include a 90 day warranty. Listings note RAM/hard drive size. Every Mac Pro ships with a 16x dual-layer SuperDrive. Be sure to factor in shipping costs and possible sales tax. Your best value depends on whether you need/want a printer, extra RAM, etc.

Best Refurbished Mac Pro Prices

2.66 GHz 4-core, $1,949, Power Max
3.0 GHz 4-core, $2,199, Apple
3.0 GHz 8-core (2007), $2,499, Apple
3.2 GHz 8-core, $4,099, Apple

Best New Mac Pro Prices

HOT 2.8 GHz 4-core, $2,199, Mac Connection
HOT 2.8 GHz 8-core, $2,598 a/r, Amazon.com, Club Mac, MacMall
3.0 GHz 4-core, $2,849 a/r, Club Mac, MacMall
HOT 3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), $3,399 a/r, Amazon.com
3.2 GHz 8-core, $4,169 a/r, Club Mac, MacMall

Recent Memory Prices (kits)

4 GB, $168.99; 8 GB, $369.99; 16 GB, $734.99; 32 GB, $2,499.99
Other World Computing offers 24 GB for the original Mac Pro and for the 2008 Mac Pro for $1,449.99 and 32 GB for $1,899.99 - and offers a modest rebate for your pulled RAM.

Our advice: If you plan on upgrading RAM, do it yourself. And if you plan on installing a larger hard drive, order your Mac Pro with the least expensive hard drive Apple offers (currently 250 MB) and do it yourself.

Be aware that the original 8-core Mac Pro requires special memory; at present ramseeker is only tracking RAM for the 4-core Mac Pro.

Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases, and shipping is not included. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order. Be sure to visit their sites for full details.

Prices may be limited to quantity on hand. Not responsible for typos. Please email any corrections or additional sources with competitive prices to Dan Knight .

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US Dealers

Amazon.com collects sales tax on orders shipped to KS, KY, ND, and WA. Free Super Saver ground shipping.

2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,748.49 less $150 mail-in rebate = $2,598.49
3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, $3,599 less $200 mail-in rebate = $3,399
3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,399 less $200 mail-in rebate = $4,199

Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to almost all states. Free ground shipping.

2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,299
2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,799
3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, $3,599
3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,399
add $50 for AirPort Extreme
add $150 for second Radeon HD 2600 XT video card
add $200 for nVidia GeForce 8800 XT instead of Radeon
add $100 for a second 16x dual-layer SuperDrive

Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to almost all states. Free ground shipping.

refurb 2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $1,999
refurb 2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,399
refurb 3.0 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $2,199
refurb 3.0 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/250, 2 SuperDrives, $2,299
refurb 3.0 GHz 8-core (2007), 1 GB/250, $2,499
refurb 3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,099
refurb 23" Cinema Display, $749
refurb 30" Cinema HD Display, $1,499

Club Mac collects sales tax on orders shipped within California. Free shipping, Epson printer, and Parallels 3.0 (after mail-in rebates).

2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $2,174 less $100 mail-in rebate = $2,074
2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,289 less $75 mail-in rebate = $2,214
2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,748.49 less $150 mail-in rebate = $2,598.49
3.0 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $3,049 less $200 mail-in rebate = $2,849
3.0 GHz 8-core (2007), 1 GB/500, $3,426 less $200 mail-in rebate = $3,225
3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, $3,589 less $150 mail-in rebate = $3,464
3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,369 less $200 mail-in rebate = $4,169

ExperCom collects sales tax on orders shipped within Utah.

2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,289
2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,789
3.0 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $3,559
3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,299
many other configurations listed

LA Computer Company

LA Computer collects sales tax on orders shipped within California.

2.0 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $2,199
2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,299
2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,799
3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, $3,599
3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,399

MBS is offering a free 500 GB hard drive and free shipping.

2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320+500, $2,799

Mac Connection collects sales tax on orders shipped to AL, CT, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, TN, and TX.

2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $2,199
2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,199
2.8 GHz 8-core, 4 GB/320, $2,699
3.0 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $3,199
3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, $3,499
3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,199

MacMall collects sales tax on orders shipped to CA, IL, MN, TN, and WI. Free shipping, Epson printer, and Parallels 3.0 (after mail-in rebates).

2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $2,174 less $100 mail-in rebate = $2,074
2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,289 less $75 mail-in rebate = $2,214
2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,748.49 less $150 mail-in rebate = $2,598.49
3.0 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $3,049 less $200 mail-in rebate = $2,849
3.0 GHz 8-core (2007), 1 GB/500, $3,426 less $200 mail-in rebate = $3,225
3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, $3,589 less $150 mail-in rebate = $3,464
3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,369 less $200 mail-in rebate = $4,169

Free shipping, $75 RAM rebate, and free MP3 sunglasses with new Macs.

2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,269
2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,728.88
3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, $3,529
3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,349
several other configurations listed

close-out

open box refurb 2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $1,849
refurb 2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $1,949
open box 2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $2,099
2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $2,299

used

used 2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $1,849
used 3.0 GHz 4-core, 4 GB/250, $3,249
many other configurations listed

2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $2,349.99
2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,299.99
2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,799.99 (demo $2,699.99)
3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/500, $3,599.99
3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,399.99
other custom configurations listed

used/refurbished

store refurb 2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $1,949.99
Apple refurb 2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $1,999.99

Canadian Dealers

Apple offers free ground shipping.

2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, C$2,399
2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, C$2,899
3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, C$3,699
3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, C$4,499
add C$50 for AirPort Extreme
add C$150 for second Radeon HD 2600 XT video card
add C$200 for nVidia GeForce 8800 XT instead of Radeon
add C$100 for a second 16x dual-layer SuperDrive

refurb 2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, C$2,099
refurb 2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, C$2,499
refurb 3.0 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, C$2,299
refurb 3.0 GHz 8-core (2007), 1 GB/250, C$2,599
refurb 3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, C$4,199
refurb 23" Cinema Display, C$879
refurb 30" Cinema HD Display, C$1,749

2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, C$2,399
2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, C$2,899
3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, C$4,499

Mac of All Trades has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track. Prices do not include keyboard or mouse.

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