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I think Mac Pro customers fall into two bins: 1) Genuine professional users who have demanding workloads and significant budgets, to which the price is not a ba
by eyesee 6y ago
I think Mac Pro customers fall into two bins: 1) Genuine professional users who have demanding workloads and significant budgets, to which the price is not a barrier, and 2) Wealthy enthusiasts who always buy "the biggest and best available".
If you're in category 1, you have a job to do today. Apple's roadmap isn't especially relevant as your job isn't going to wait 6 months to 2 years. If they are planning for the future, the decision tends towards the "safe bet". Mac Pro on Intel is a known quantity that works with their software and workflows today. Future Apple Silicon Mac Pro is a big unknown. They may choose to buy more Intel Pros today while they can, they may try the new ones when available. Or they might investigate switching platforms. I don't think sales here will be impacted greatly.
Category 2 users may decide to wait to purchase a new Apple Silicon whatever when it comes out because they always want the latest and greatest. Whatever they decide to buy is cash in Apple's pocket.
Either way, Mac Pro sales are a drop in the ocean in terms of Apple's revenue.
- rbanffy 6y ago> Either way, Mac Pro sales are a drop in the ocean in terms of Apple's revenue. Indeed. It's their "supercar". It's there to show how impressive an Apple can be and, in that, it doesn't fail - it's a great machine and a solid example of how a well designed computer should be easy to maintain. I seriously doubt the Lenovo can be opened in less than 10 seconds.
- lliamander 6y agoJudging from the exploded view, it looks like the side-panel has a simple latch, and other parts (including power supply) have tool-less access as well.
- rbanffy 6y agoStill, the MacPro exposes all sides in a more accessible way by rotating a handle. I don't think there's anything that comes close.
- Macha 6y agohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQGfVFpMpuQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQGfVFpMpuQ Here's a video of them opening up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQGfVFpMpuQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQGfVFpMpuQ Here's a video of the case I used in my last build, released 2017. The side just latches off with minimal effort, this feels even more accessible than having to pull the entire cover off. Both the define r6 and the mac pro have extra steps to get to additional components, like the latch to remove the memory cover on mac pro or the latch to access the top fan mounts on the define r6.
- speed_spread 6y ago> I seriously doubt the Lenovo can be opened in less than 10 seconds. ...while remaining functional afterwards