Most Popular Desktops

  1. Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition)
  2. Dell Studio MT
  3. Gateway DX 4720-03 - Pentium Dual Core E5200 2.5 GHz
  4. Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)
  5. Asus Essentio
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Top Rated Desktops

  1. HP Blackbird 002
  2. HP Pavilion Slimline S3330f
  3. Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition)
  4. Falcon Northwest Mach V
  5. Atlas Micro PS 5000
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THE GOOD
Attractive exterior, innovative interior; great value for the baseline configuration; strong multicore CPU performance.

THE BAD
Configuration options are not as comprehensive as Dell's; weak support plan.

THE BOTTOM LINE
Apple's Mac Pro has design innovations that we hope will cross over to other systems. Its performance is as strong as you'd expect for a system in its class, and it's priced right, too. You might need more flexibility in your config options, especially for 3D design, but otherwise, the Mac Pro is as solid a professional-class PC as we've seen.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 7.8 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. August 21, 2006 11:32

    5.0/5
    Despite, CNET's not so flattering review of performance (which seems to be more and more of a trend at this site - if you are going to compare you compare identical stats? same platform? Macs run windows, you know), all other non-biased tech sites o...  read more »

    - guffwd

  2. August 21, 2006 01:08

    5.0/5
    This machine is a beast! I just picked mine up about three days ago at the local apple store. I cannot believe how fast this system is. I have a few other dual proc systems in my studio that I just recently purchased in February and June, and this o...  read more »

    - user_99

  3. August 22, 2006 12:28

    5.0/5
    I bought my first 'PC' in 1977 and worked my way up to running a sophisticated 46-node Windows NT network for several years, so I had some trepidation about buying an 'Apple.' I initially made the move because of irritation at having to update 'Wind...  read more »

    - TeraSaur


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Where to Buy

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Amazon.com See Site

$2,639.83
MacMall Yes

$2,099.00
ClubMac Yes

$2,099.00
iUnitek Yes

$2,224.18
* Taxes and Shipping costs are estimates and may vary slightly from stores' exact taxes and shipping costs.

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