List Price : $3,499.00 Price : $3,469.00
Product Description
Thanks to the next-generation Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Nehalem” processors and new system architecture, the Mac Pro now delivers performance thatʼs nearly twice as fast as before.(1) Each processor features an integrated memory controller and 8MB of fully shared L3 cache. With blazing-fast 1066MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM, high-performance graphics, a redesigned interior for easier expansion, itʼs the most advanced Mac Pro ever. (1)Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using preproduction Mac Pro 8-core 2.93GHz units and shipping Mac Pro 8-core 3.2GHz units. SPEC® is a registered trademark of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC); see www.spec.org for more information. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac Pro.
Amazon.com Product Description
The new Mac Pro is the fastest, most powerful Mac ever. Its new Intel Xeon processors increase performance up to 1.5x, and advanced graphics processors deliver high-performance graphics. It can even be configured with up to 12 processor cores. You can add up to 32 GB of memory, four PCI Express expansion cards, and up to 8 TB of hard drive storage. And the Mac Pro includes built-in Wi-Fi and the Magic Mouse.
This Mac Pro (model MC561LL/A) is powered by dual, hyper-threaded 2.4 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Westmere" series processors with a Turbo Boost feature that automatically boosts the processor clock speed based on workload. It also features the ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics processor with 1 GB of GDDR5 memory.
It's outfitted with 1 TB of hard drive storage and 6 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 RAM. The interior provides easy access to all components within the Mac Pro for hassle-free expansion and upgrade capability--up to 16 GB of RAM and four hard drive bays for up to 8 TB of storage under the hood. And while it comes standard with a 18x SuperDrive (compatible with burning DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs), you can also add a second writing SuperDrive.
It also comes with the Mac OS X Lion operating system as well as the iLife software suite, which includes the latest versions of iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand.
Free Upgrade to OS X Lion
If this Mac comes pre-installed with OS X Snow Leopard, but you can order a free upgrade to OS X Lion via Apple's OS X Lion Up-To-Date program for a limited time (depending on the date of your purchase).
Purchased Between June 6 and July 20, 2011If you purchased a new Mac with OS X Snow Leopard from Amazon between these dates, you must enter your order from the Apple Online Store by August 19, 2011. | Purchased After July 21, 2011If you purchased a new Mac with OS X Snow Leopard from Amazon after the official OS X Lion release date (on or after July 21, 2011), you must enter your order within 30 days of the date of your purchase. |
| Learn more about the OS X Lion Up-To-Date Program and enter your order at Apple.com. | |
Key Features
Easy Expansion
With the easy-to-access interior of the Mac Pro, all you need to do is simply remove the side panel in order to add hard drives and memory. And adding a new hard drive to take advantage of the 8 TB maximum capacity of the Mac Pro is a cinch--just slide out one of the four direct-attach, cable-free drive bays to add a Serial ATA hard drive or solid-state drive. Lock the drives with the side door latch, and you're done.
Maximize your system memory up to 32 GB from the four memory slots of this dual-processor Mac Pro model. And just like adding storage, the easy access interior makes it a snap to re-configure your memory--slide out the processor tray, then simply snap new memory into place.
Multiple Video Output Options
The Mac Pro features two Mini DisplayPorts and one dual-link DVI port. The additional Mini DisplayPort output allows you to connect two displays without an additional graphics card or adapter, and the dual-link DVI port supports legacy DVI-based displays up to a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels.
Apple Magic Mouse
You'll be able to cut the cord with the included Magic Mouse, which connects to the Mac Pro using Bluetooth wireless technology. The Magic Mouse features a seamless Multi-Touch surface that enables you to use the same intuitive gestures used on the MacBook trackpad to easily scroll through long documents or swipe to move forward or backward through a collection of web pages or photos. And it can be configured as either a single- or two-button mouse.
Key Specifications
- Two 2.4 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon E5620 "Westmere" processors with 12 MB of fully shared L3 cache per processor, Turbo Boost dynamic performance up to 2.66 GHz, and Hyper-Threading technology for up to 16 virtual cores.
- ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics with 1 GB of GDDR5 memory, PCI Express 2.0, and option to install two ATI Radeon HD 5770 cards (which provides support for up to six displays).
- 1 TB Serial ATA hard drive (3Gb/s; 7200 rpm) with up to 8 TB of internal storage (hard drives or solid-state drives) in bays four 3.5-inch cable-free, direct-attach drive bays.
- 6 GB of 1066MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM (six 1 GB DIMMs) with eight memory slots (four per processor) supporting up to 32 GB of main memory
- 18x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW): 18x DVD±R, 8x DVD±R DL, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 32x CD-R/RW (one open optical drive bay for optional second SuperDrive)
- AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
- Networking: Two independent 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) interfaces with support for jumbo frames
- Expansion: Three open full-length PCI Express expansion slots (one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot; two PCI Express 2.0 x4 slots); all slots provide mechanical support for 16-lane cards
- Four FireWire 800 ports (two on front panel, two on back panel)
- Five USB 2.0 ports (two on front panel, three on back panel) plus two additional USB 2.0 ports on included keyboard
- Video output: Two Mini DisplayPort outputs, and one dual-link DVI port
- Audio I/O: Front-panel headphone minijack and internal speaker; optical digital audio input and output TOSLINK ports; analog stereo line-level input and output minijacks
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 20.1 x 18.7 inches (WxHxD)
- Weight: 41.2 pounds
What's in the Box
Mac Pro, Apple Keyboard with numeric keypad, Magic Mouse, USB extension cable, power cord, install/restore DVDs, printed and electronic documentation
Limited Warranty And Service
The Mac Pro comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a 1-year limited warranty, which can be extended to 3 years with the AppleCare Protection Plan.
Installed software
Mac OS X Lion is an even more powerful and refined version of the world's most advanced operating system. In ways big and small, it gets faster, more reliable, and easier to use. New core technologies unleash the power of today's advanced hardware technology and prepare Mac OS X for future innovation.
- Mac OS X v10.7 Lion (includes iTunes, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools, and more)
iLife helps you do more with photos, movies, and music than you ever thought possible. In iPhoto, you can browse, edit, and share your photos in stunning new full-screen views. Create epic Hollywood-style movie trailers from your home video in iMovie. And GarageBand gives you everything you need to make a great-sounding song--including tools for keeping your song in perfect rhythm and guitar and piano lessons.
- iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, and iDVD)
AppleCare Protection Plan
Because Apple makes the hardware, the operating system, and many applications, the Mac is a truly integrated system. And only the AppleCare Protection Plan gives you one-stop service and support from Apple experts, so most issues can be resolved in a single call. Extend the complimentary service and support on your Mac to 3 years from the original Mac purchase date with the AppleCare Protection Plan. You get direct telephone access to Apple experts for technical questions, and you get global repair coverage--including both parts and labor--for your Mac and select Apple peripherals.
Optional Accessories and Related Products
 | Time Capsule |
 | AirPort Extreme Base Station |
 | 27-inch Apple LED Cinema Display |
 | Apple Magic Trackpad |
 | Apple Wireless Keyboard |
 | Apple Battery Charger |
- Two 2.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Westmere" processors
- 6GB (six 1GB) memory
- 1TB hard drive
- 18x double-layer SuperDrive
- ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB GDDR5
Apple Mac Pro MC561LL/A Desktop (NEWEST VERSION) Reviews
Apple Mac Pro MC561LL/A Desktop (NEWEST VERSION) Reviews
| 7 of 9 people found the following review helpful  Another Winner for Mac, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Apple Mac Pro MC561LL/A Desktop (NEWEST VERSION) (Personal Computers) I bought this for my husband and all he could say was , WOW:). Easy access for drive upgrades, RAM. Very fast. Photoshop changes are rapid. He is a photographer and restores old photographs. This machine is perfect for this application.Can't go wrong with a MAC. 15 of 21 people found the following review helpful I Saved a Few Hundred Dollars Buying Through Amazon., Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Apple Mac Pro MC561LL/A Desktop (NEWEST VERSION) (Personal Computers) Remember to always purchase an Apple Care Plan with your Mac computer products when spending big bucks. The only downside to this product is its not sold with the 1333MHz DDR3 Memory it comes with 1066MHz. You also can not customize your Mac when buying with your Amazon Prime membership. Unfortunately with inflation right now I guess Mac didn't want to include the 1333MHz RAM memory cards. You have to purchase those separately and replace all 1066MHz cards to get the system to run with the faster RAM. As far as bang for your buck and years of not having to worry about replacing your tower because of technology moving forward. A Mac tower should give you a minimum of close from seven to ten years. There's an upside and a downside. Apple still manufactures the parts here in the United States, but has gone to having these towers assembled overseas. That's where you can run into problems. Apple use to build everything here in the USA. Getting back to the topic on hand. The first one I had... Read more 6 of 8 people found the following review helpful Great computer as expected, By sepu (San Francisco, USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Apple Mac Pro MC561LL/A Desktop (NEWEST VERSION) (Personal Computers) SO far so good ... this is an excellent computer, my main used is for 3D and Visual Effects.Amazon price unbeatable. I change the I few thing from the original setup, I added 16 GB of Ram and I might update to 24 or 32 in a near future, I also put one SSD for Boot and apps... 5 second to shutdown and around 10 to 15 sec to boot up to open any application its fast. Im thinking in getting a Quadro 4000 but I will wait and see how the reviews goes ... I will update this review in the future if something change .... |
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