It took a while but Apple finally got around to completely redesigning their super-powered desktop: the Mac Pro. Meet the future of desktop computing. Standing at 9.9inches tall + 6.6inches in diameter with a new cylinder-like design w/ a single, central fan in the middle.
“(Apple) can’t innovate anymore, my ass.” – Apple exec Phil Schiller
Inside of the new Mac Pro is powered by next-gen Intel Xenon E5 processors (up to 12 cores), dual AMD Fire Pro GPUs, flash storage, 4 USB 3.0, 2 Ethernet, 6 Thunderbolt 2, and 1 HDMI 1.4 ports. Also on-board is Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi ac support. You have no built-in optical drive on this one but you can pick up an external SuperDrive for those that will need it.
The new Pro is capable of processing up to 7 teraflops of data =a lot of data really fast. Interested consumers can pick one up when it arrives later this year.
Also Apple beefed up the internals of the MacBook Air. Armed with the latest Intel ‘Haswell’ processors that offers longer battery life, new Intel HD Graphics 5000 graphics card offering 40% better GPU performance, 45% faster flash storage, and new Wi-Fi ac support. The 11inch Airs offer a 9 hour battery life w/ the 128GB storage has a $999 price tag & the 256GB for $1199. While the 13inch Airs offer a 12-hour battery life as the 128GB model will cost you $1099 and the 256GB will cost you $1299. The new Airs are available starting today.
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