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Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

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This page would look better if they used high-quality 3d animated renders instead of the simplified 2D-graphics. Someone on the design team thought this was a great idea? It looks unpolished and out of place (in comparison to other well-done Apple product pages).

There are already two other pages about the Mac Pro (linked at the bottom) with the more luxurious consumer feel to them. I think the functional look of the flat art is totally appropriate for such a text-heavy page—and the illustrations still animate seamlessly as the user scrolls.

> and the illustrations still animate seamlessly as the user scrolls

Not on my computer if you scroll too fast :/

Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

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post #4

This page would look better if they used high-quality 3d animated renders instead of the simplified 2D-graphics. Someone on the design team thought this was a great idea? It looks unpolished and out of place (in comparison to other well-done Apple product pages).

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Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

There are already two other pages about the Mac Pro (linked at the bottom) with the more luxurious consumer feel to them. I think the functional look of the flat art is totally appropriate for such a text-heavy page—and the illustrations still animate seamlessly as the user scrolls.

> and the illustrations still animate seamlessly as the user scrolls Not on my computer if you scroll too fast :/

Maybe time for an upgrade to a Mac Pro then ?

Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

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The only shocking things here are the lack of ports. Only 2 usb A and 2 usb c ports. Its basically required to use a usb hub on this device since once you plug in a proper mouse and keyboard you only have the usb c ports left

Or plug the mouse into the USB hub on the keyboard. (You did say "proper keyboard" by which, for a Mac, I assume you meant "Matias Tactile Pro")

Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

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The only shocking things here are the lack of ports. Only 2 usb A and 2 usb c ports. Its basically required to use a usb hub on this device since once you plug in a proper mouse and keyboard you only have the usb c ports left

Think about this. This is a "Pro" level machine and Apples like "Because aesthetics...". Think about video workflow using external drive arrays. Many who are working with these sort of peripherals will want them plugged in all the time. So you need a docking station for your Pro level non-laptop workstation. Apple has gone way beyond thinking about their end user experience and send to only care about non-functional looks.

Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

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post #11

The only shocking things here are the lack of ports. Only 2 usb A and 2 usb c ports. Its basically required to use a usb hub on this device since once you plug in a proper mouse and keyboard you only have the usb c ports left

Looks like the aim is that you’d use Bluetooth for those. I know that isn’t what everyone wants and there is that option for corded, but the mindset seems to be for wireless. I’m not sure how many ports are needed, though I’m sure more couldn’t hurt. This seems less about expansion externally than doing so internally. My MBP with 4 USB-C ports has one that is power + hub (HengeDock Stone) with one of the USB-A ports…

That would be fine if Bluetooth worked...

I swear, the old IR wireless keyboards and mice were more reliable.

Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

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The only shocking things here are the lack of ports. Only 2 usb A and 2 usb c ports. Its basically required to use a usb hub on this device since once you plug in a proper mouse and keyboard you only have the usb c ports left

It has a USB-A port inside the computer for plugging in a software protection dongle for Pro-level audio/video applications.

Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

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post #8

Still no Nvidia cards?

There are lots of stories about Apple’s difficult relationship with NVIDIA, e.g: https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/01/18/apples-management...

Honestly I feel like reading that just leaves me confused. There have been some rough spots, but it seems like it's much less contentious than the relationship between Apple and Samsung, and Samsung still makes iPhone displays.

Re: New Mac Pro Tech Specs

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At the base configuration (single 8-core Xeon W) with 256GB SSD and 32GB RAM for $6000, it's about twice what it should be. I could build a faster dual Xeon Silver series with more cores, Nvidia graphics, much larger SSD and 32GB RAM in a nicer case for around $3000. So, that Apple logo and macOS are the other $3000.
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