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Mac Pro Desktop Computer Workstation (Early 2009)
  • 2.93GHz 8-Core System
  •  • 8GB (4x2GB) RAM
  •  • 1TB SATA Hard Drive
  •  • Dual-Layer SuperDrive
  •  • ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB Graphics
  •  • Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
  •  • Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Mfr # Z0G1-0013• B&H APMP293QC1TQ

Our Price: $ 6,294.00
Availability: In Stock
This Item Includes

Mac Pro Desktop Computer Workstation (Early 2009)

Parallels - Desktop 5.0 Software for Mac OS X (OEM)

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (Slimline Aluminum)

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Mighty Mouse

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USB Keyboard Extension Cable

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Software Bundle

  • Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
  • iLife '09 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

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Install/Restore DVD Set

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Printed and Electronic Documentation

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1-Year Limited Warranty

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Product Information

The Mac Pro 8-Core Desktop Computer Workstation from Apple is the company's premiere desktop workstation. The system is built with professionals in mind, and is an ideal computer for video professionals, photographers, and graphic designers.

The system is powered by 2 quad-core Intel Xeon 5500 "Nehalem" CPUs running at a clockspeed of 2.93GHz. This "8-Core" configuration gives you up to 8 times the processing power of a single CPU, making it an ideal solution for mission critical applications. The system also boasts 8GB of RAM, 1TB hard drive capacity, Apple's SuperDrive DVD burner with dual-layer disc support, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR for wireless device connectivity, and ATI Radeon HD 4870 graphics with 512MB of memory.

Apple's Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard is the computer's operating system. The 64-bit OS takes full advantage of the Xeon processors that form the heart of the system. Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard includes such software applications as Time Machine, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, QuickTime, and iCal. You'll also be happy to know that iLife '09, the popular digital life suite that includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, and GarageBand is preinstalled on the computer.

The Mac Pro is an excellent choice for any professional, power user, or Mac aficionado.

Features

Powered by 2 Intel Xeon 5500 "Nehalem" 2.93GHz processors

Four total PCI Express slots, each with an x16 mechanical interface; the system supports (2) x16-lane and (2) x4-lane cards simultaneously

FireWire-400, FireWire-800, and USB 2.0 ports for peripheral device connectivity

Dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers

Analog and digital audio output capabilities

SuperDrive DVD burner installed

Apple keyboard and Mighty Mouse are bundled with the computer

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard includes iTunes, Time Machine, Front Row, iChat, Safari, and more

The included iLife '09 suite includes the popular iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, and GarageBand programs

Apple provides 90 days of free phone support and a 1-year limited hardware warranty on the computer. You can opt to add an AppleCare Protection Plan, at additional cost, which covers support and repairs for 3 years from the date of purchase. AppleCare can be purchased at any time within the first year of ownership of the computer

Specifications
Performance
Processor
2x 2.93GHz Quad Core Intel Xeon 5500 "Nehalem" Series
Cache
L3: 16MB (8MB per processor)
System Bus
None
Memory
Slots: 8x DIMM Slots
Type: 1066MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 ECC DIMM
Installed: 8GB (4x2GB) RAM
Capacity: 32GB
Configuration: 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB DIMMs
Graphics Display
Interface: Double-wide 16-lane PCI Express 2.0 graphics slot
Installed: ATI Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB of GDDR5 SDRAM, 1x Mini DisplayPort, 1x Dual-Link DVI Port

Supported Resolutions
Digital: 2560 x 1600
Analog: 2048 x 1536

Dual Display Support: Dual-display support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
Storage and Expansion
Hard Drive
Fixed Bays: 4x Independent 3Gb/s Serial ATA cable-free, direct attach hard drive bays; 4x internal hard drive carriers included
Hot-Swappable Bays: None
Installed: 1x 1TB 7200rpm with 32MB Buffer
Supported: 4x SATA Hard Drives
Type: Serial ATA, supports up to 300MB/sec data throughput per hard drive
Optical Drive
18x SuperDrive with double-layer support

Reads
CD: 32x
DVD: 18x

Writes
CD-R: 32x
CD-RW: 32x
DVD-R: 18x

DVD-RW: 6x
DVD-R DL: 8x
DVD+R: 18x
DVD+RW: 8x
DVD+R DL: 8x
Bay Expansion
3.5" Internal Direct Attach Hard Drive Bays
Bays: 4
Occupied: 1

5.25" Optical Drive
Bays: 2
Occupied: 1
PCI Expansion
3x open full-length PCI Express 2.0 expansion slots
1x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot
2x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slots
All slots provide mechanical support for 16-lane cards
300W combined max for all PCI Express slots
Input/Output
Ports
4x FireWire-800 (2x Front, 2x Back)
5x USB 2.0 (2x Front, 3x Back)
Display
1x Mini DisplayPort
1x Dual-Link DVI
Storage
4x SATA Drives Supported (1x Installed, 3x Available)
Audio
1x Built-In Speaker
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone (1x Front)
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Line-Out (1x Back)
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Line-In (1x Back)
1x Toslink Optical Input (1x Back)
1x Toslink Optical Output (1x Back)
Video
None
Communications
Wired
2x independent 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) interfaces with support for jumbo frames
Wireless
Wi-Fi: None
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR
General
Operating System
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Internet Access
Not Included
Electrical Requirements
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
AC: 100-120VAC or 200-240VAC
Frequency: 50-60Hz, single phase
Current: 12A (low-voltage range), 6A (high-voltage range)
Environmental Requirements
Operating
Temperature: 50-95°F (10-35°C)
Humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing
Altitude: 10,000' (3048 m)

Storage
Temperature: -40-116°F (-40-47°C)
Humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing
Altitude: 10,000' (3048 m)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
8.1 x 20.1 x 18.7" (20.6 x 51.1 x 47.5cm)
Weight
41.2 lb (18.7kg)