New mac pro... anyone?

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i'm hoping that i'm paying for reliability and speed in a macpro. but if it is a bootcamp driver issue that apple is not going to bother then i will be hesistant on getting a macpro. but deep down i really like the small size macpro. i already had a big screen so dun wan to waste it.



i think not.



cos more intuitive.

I just feel it's rather strange to get a Mac Pro to run Windows, not that it's a right or wrong thing.

But the main reason to get a Mac is to run Mac OS.

For running Windows, I'm very sure you can get other computers at good prices compared to the Mac Pro. Unless of course if price is not an issue.
 

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wanted a small and reliable machine. speed monster in syncing small files.
 

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recently passed by a shop and asked. as expected, say april. i think they knew as much as i knew. earliest april, or maybe delay again

got a bad feeling that there are some serious problem ....
 

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recently passed by a shop and asked. as expected, say april. i think they knew as much as i knew. earliest april, or maybe delay again

got a bad feeling that there are some serious problem ....

I presume should be more of a production issue rather than technical issues. The display piece I saw at Epicenter JEM, makes me just wanna buy just that! :s13:
 

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The one my office ordered came on 28th Feb, VERY fast. Handles 1080P videos like nothing. VERY silent. So far so good, no issues.
 

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The one my office ordered came on 28th Feb, VERY fast. Handles 1080P videos like nothing. VERY silent. So far so good, no issues.

when is that being ordered? so there are already some people who got the first batch... but have u heard of anyone running bootcamp on the new macpro?
 

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I just feel it's rather strange to get a Mac Pro to run Windows, not that it's a right or wrong thing.

But the main reason to get a Mac is to run Mac OS.

For running Windows, I'm very sure you can get other computers at good prices compared to the Mac Pro. Unless of course if price is not an issue.

Same sentiments as well here.

I rarely run VM Fusionware for Windows nowadays. Its only when I LLST have to run Windows-only based software. OS X is so incredibly stable and easy to run.

No more updating of drivers, anti virus, anti-spyware, firewall configuration, disk defragmentation, registry clearing, DLL errors, etc... :s12:
 

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when is that being ordered? so there are already some people who got the first batch... but have u heard of anyone running bootcamp on the new macpro?

Around Jan IIRC when it first appeared in local Apple online store, its a BTO model with upgrades. It is also very shiny :s13:

It is mainly used for video editing and using FCP X. Thus not using VMWare with it.
 

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when is that being ordered? so there are already some people who got the first batch... but have u heard of anyone running bootcamp on the new macpro?

Seriously, if Windows is your cup of tea, you should get a Wintel machine. You must rem, when u get a Mac, the OSX AND the Mac itself are designed together to bring out the best of both hardware and software.

Bootcamp works, but still the Windows running in Bootcamp won't be harnessing the best of the Mac Pro hardware

Anyway, boot camp on Mac Pro supports Win8 only IIRC
 

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The software that you wanna run via Windows 7, have Mac alternatives?

On the other hand, maybe can try Parallels?

my previous experience with software that runs windows within mac os, is that it is slow and less responsive. i think they are probably not optimised to run windows but merely offer a channel to windows.
 

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Hi fellows, have some questions about this new Mac Pro:

Qn1a: is the warranty for Mac Pros international, in the sense that warranty claims can be invoked in whichever country (that has Apple service centers) for units regardless of where it is purchased from? Example: say I bought the unit via Apple SG site but I moved to the States to work for a while, & the device encounters issues while I'm there, am I still entitled to warranty claims at the States' service centers?

Qn1b: Is AppleCare usage behavior international in the same context as the previous qn?

Qn2: Are the OS language settings configured as per the country of purchase, or is it always English? Example: do Mac Pros purchased from the Japan site have its system language configured to be Japanese characters?

Qn3: By any chance will the Mac Pros purchased somewhere say, mi-August, be loaded with Yosemite instead of Mavericks? Anyway to tell without unboxing?

Qn4: is there a time frame that online warranty registration must be executed within a certain no. of days of purchase in order to have a valid warranty?

Thanks in advance.
 

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1. Here's the extract from Applecare page:

"you get global repair coverage for your Mac and Apple display through convenient service options."

presumedly Yes, international warranty.

2. Setup assistant will run the first time when you boot up and you will be able to select country and other settings.

3. Yosemite will be loaded by default when it is released, i.e. if you purchase from apple store. Anyway Yosemite is free and it is easy to update (just a few clicks).

4. Warranty is by mac serial number which starts from the day apple ships the product (if you purchase from apple store). It is not necessary to register.
 

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how is it running for you guys? esp those who boot camp and used windows.

Please don't waste money if anyone wanna use Mac Pro on Windows. Totally waste of money where some are to buy the Eco system. Totally no benefit from it. Might as well spec ur own Wintel aystem
 

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Please don't waste money if anyone wanna use Mac Pro on Windows. Totally waste of money where some are to buy the Eco system. Totally no benefit from it. Might as well spec ur own Wintel aystem

+1, the only exceptions are probably MBPr and mba.
 
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