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Memory To Go Special: MacPro 8 Core 8GB kit $232 / 4GB kit $116 / 2GB kit $72. New Macbook 2GB DDR3-$65. HARD DRIVES available -- Free shipping / LIfetime warranty.
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Best Mac Pro Deals
2008.12.01
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Configurable. That's the word the best describes Apple's most powerful computer ever - made even more powerful with the current version, which uses quad-core Intel Xeon CPUs in all configurations. 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 (you can go as high as 32 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 find 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.
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. We try to factor in shipping costs (based on ground shipping to Low End Mac headquarters in Michigan) in choosing the best values. Your best value depends on whether you need/want a printer, extra RAM, etc.
Best Used Prices
- 3.0 GHz 4-core, $2,102/C$2,599, Beam Echo
Best Refurbished Prices
- 3.2 GHz 8-core, $4,099, Apple
Best New Prices, without rebate
- 2.66 GHz 4-core, $2,099 shipped, Club Mac, MacMall
- 2.8 GHz 4-core, $2,149 shipped, Mac Connection
- 2.8 GHz 8-core, $2,599 shipped, Mac Connection
- 3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), $3,320 + shipping, Power Max
- 3.2 GHz 8-core, $4,199 shipped, Mac Connection
Best New Prices, after rebate
- 2.66 GHz 4-core, $1,949 shipped, Club Mac, MacMall
- 2.8 GHz 4-core, $2,099 shipped, Club Mac, MacMall
- 2.8 GHz 8-core, $2,515 shipped, Club Mac, MacMall
- 3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), $3,320 + shipping, Power Max
- 3.2 GHz 8-core, $4,099 shipped, Club Mac, MacMall
Recent Memory Prices (kits)
- 4 GB, $92.99; 8 GB, $183.99; 16 GB, $365.99; 32 GB, $1,359.99
- OWC has 24 GB for the original Mac Pro and for the 2008 Mac Pro for $949.99 and 32 GB for $1,249.99 - 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 toDan Knight .
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Free ground shipping. Amazon.com collects sales tax on orders shipped to KS, KY, ND, and WA.
- 2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,664.53 less $150 mail-in rebate = $2,514.53 shipped
- 3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, $4,099.99 shipped
Free ground shipping. Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to almost all states.
- 2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,299 shipped
- 2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,799 shipped
- 3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, $3,599 shipped
- 3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,399 shipped
- add $50 for AirPort Extreme
- add $130 per additional Radeon HD 2600 XT video card (4 max.)
- add $150 for nVidia GeForce 8800 GT instead of Radeon
- add $100 for a second 16x dual-layer SuperDrive
Apple offers free ground shipping.
- 2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, C$2,399 shipped
- 2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, C$2,899 shipped
- 3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, C$3,699 shipped
- 3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, C$4,499 shipped
- add C$50 for AirPort Extreme
- add C$130 per additional Radeon HD 2600 XT video card (4 max.)
- add C$150 for nVidia GeForce 8800 GT instead of Radeon
- add C$100 for a second 16x dual-layer SuperDrive
- 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
Free (after mail-in rebate) UPS ground shipping. Club Mac collects sales tax on orders shipped within California. Free Epson printer and Parallels 3.0 (after mail-in rebates).
- 2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $2,099 less $150 mail-in rebate = $1,949 shipped
- 2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,223.99 less $125 mail-in rebate = $2,098.99 shipped
- 2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,664.99 less $150 mail-in rebate = $2,514.99 shipped
- 3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, $3,523.99 less $125 mail-in rebate = $3,398.99 shipped
- 3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,298.99 less $200 mail-in rebate = $4,098.99 shipped
Free ground shipping. ExperCom collects sales tax on orders shipped within Utah.
- 2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,279
- 2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,799
- 3.0 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $3,559
- 3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,349
- many other configurations listed
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Ground shipping may add $60 or more. LA Computer collects sales tax on orders shipped within California.
- 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
Free ground shipping. Mac Connection collects sales tax on orders shipped to AL, CT, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, TN, and TX.
- 2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, Radeon HD 2600 XT, $2,149 shipped
- 2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,599 shipped
- 3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, $3,499 shipped
- 3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,199 shipped
Free (after mail-in rebate) UPS ground shipping. MacMall collects sales tax on orders shipped to CA, IL, MN, TN, and WI. Free Epson printer and Parallels 3.0 (after mail-in rebates).
- 2.66 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, $2,099 less $150 mail-in rebate = $1,949 shipped
- 2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,223.99 less $125 mail-in rebate = $2,098.99 shipped
- 2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,664.99 less $150 mail-in rebate = $2,514.99 shipped
- 3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, $3,523.99 less $125 mail-in rebate = $3,398.99 shipped
- 3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,298.99 less $200 mail-in rebate = $4,098.99 shipped
Ground shipping may add $60 or more.
- 2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,120.73
- 2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,581.98
- 3.0 GHz 8-core (2008), 2 GB/320, $3,319.98
- 3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $4,196.35
- several other configurations listed
Ground shipping may add $40 or more.
- 2.8 GHz 4-core, 2 GB/320, $2,299.99
- 2.8 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/320, $2,849.99
- 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
Apple Refurbished
Apple refurbished computers have Apple's full one-year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare.
Free ground shipping. Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to almost all states. Cinema Displays are listed under Mac Accessories.
- refurb 3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/500, $4,099
- refurb 20" Cinema Display, $499
- refurb 23" Cinema Display, $749
- refurb 30" Cinema Display, $1,499
Free ground shipping. Cinema Displays are listed under Mac Accessories.
- refurb 3.2 GHz 8-core, 2 GB/500, C$4,199
- refurb 20" Cinema Display, C$579
- refurb 23" Cinema Display, C$879
- refurb 30" Cinema Display, C$1,749
Used and Store Refurbished
Used and store refurbished computers has a store warranty and are not eligible for AppleCare.
Ground shipping may add $60 or more.
- used 3.0 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/160, APX, $2,688
- used 3.0 GHz 4-core, 1 GB/250, Radeon X1900 graphics, C$2,599/US$2,102
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