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Configure your Mac Pro

Mac Pro

Thinking about your first Mac?

Answers to some of the most common
PC-to-Mac questions

 
  • Processor

    Two Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Nehalem” processors give you a total of eight processor cores for the ultimate in power and performance. Choose the speed you want.

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    The Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor in the Mac Pro is based on the next-generation Intel Core microarchitecture, also known as Nehalem, and includes the following features:

    • 8MB of fully shared L3 cache per processor, which boosts performance by keeping data and instructions in a fast-access cache that is available to all four processor cores.
    • An integrated memory controller, which allows faster access to data stored in memory by significantly increasing memory bandwidth and reducing memory latency by up to 40%.
    • Turbo Boost, a dynamic performance technology that automatically speeds up the cores in use when other cores aren’t needed.
    • Hyper-Threading technology allows two threads to run simultaneously on each processor core, providing eight virtual cores for increased performance.

    Which processor speed is right for you? The more time you spend using processor-intensive applications — such as video processing, image editing, 3D rendering, and others — the more you’ll benefit from a higher-speed processor.

    Processor
    Processor
  • Memory

    The 8-core Mac Pro supports up to 32GB of 1066MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory in eight slots. Choose more memory for improved overall system performance.

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    Because accessing data from memory is much faster than accessing data from the hard drive, the more memory your system has, the faster it can manipulate your data. The result is greater application performance, especially when working with large files and memory-intensive applications such as graphics, audio, video, and scientific applications.

    The Mac Pro now uses fast 1066MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory, an advanced memory technology that is not only fast, but also reliable. ECC provides this added layer of reliability by automatically correcting memory errors if they happen to occur.

    Memory
    Memory
  • RAID Card

    Enhance data protection and storage performance by configuring your system with the Mac Pro RAID Card and multiple hard drives.

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    The new Mac Pro RAID Card brings data protection with even faster performance to your Mac Pro system — up to 553MB/s of sequential read performance in RAID 0. Ideal for video and creative professionals with demanding storage needs, as well as for use as a workgroup server, the new hardware RAID option supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 0+1, and Enhanced JBOD. It has 512MB of cache and an integrated 72-hour battery for protecting the RAID cache. The card occupies the top PCI Express slot (slot 4) and connects to the four internal drive bays.

    With the Mac Pro RAID Card installed, high-performance 15,000-rpm SAS drives may be used. SAS drives are sold separately and available with the Promise 450GB SAS Drive for Mac Pro.

    To enable your Mac Pro for hardware RAID, select the Mac Pro RAID Card option and two or more hard drives in bays 1 through 4. Each RAID level has minimum requirements for the number of hard drives:

    RAID Level Drive Requirements Benefit
    Enhanced JBOD One to four drives A non-RAID configuration with the ability to migrate to a RAID set at any time
    RAID 0 (striping) Two to four hard drives Maximum performance and capacity for the most demanding I/O requirements
    RAID 1 (mirroring) Two hard drives Maximum protection for critical data
    RAID 5 Three or four hard drives Data protection, high performance, and efficient capacity utilization
    RAID 0+1 Four hard drives A mirror of striped drive pairs providing performance and data protection

    The Mac Pro RAID Card supports the creation of multiple RAID sets in a system and multiple volumes per RAID set. For optimal disk utilization in a RAID set, all hard drives should be the same size. Your Mac Pro system ships with each hard drive individually configured in the Enhanced JBOD level with Mac OS X installed on the drive in bay 1. Using Apple's RAID Utility software, you can migrate the drives into a RAID set without reinstalling Mac OS X or reformatting the drives, or you can customize your RAID volumes to meet your exact requirements.

    Note: The Mac Pro RAID Card occupies one of the available PCI Express expansion slots and supports Mac OS X only.

    RAID Card
    RAID Card
  • Hard Drive - Bay 1

    Your Mac Pro includes four hard drive bays, offering up to 8 terabytes of data storage with high-performance 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s drives. Configure each drive bay separately.

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    The Mac Pro features a cable-free, direct-attach drive solution that lets you install and remove hard drives with ease. Drives are attached to simple drive carriers that slide neatly into place — no cables or connectors to hassle with. And removing drives is just as easy. This solution is perfect for sharing drives among different workstations at home or in the studio.

    About Serial ATA
    In addition to providing up to 8TB of internal storage for your Mac Pro, Serial ATA drives deliver fast read and write performance by spinning at a 7200-rpm rotational speed. To ensure that data is transmitted to the system as quickly as possible, each drive has a dedicated 3Gb/s channel. Perfect for film and video, music, and other drive-intensive operations, multiple Serial ATA drives can be setup in either a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration using the software RAID feature built into Mac OS X. For even more data protection and drive I/O performance, add the optional Mac Pro RAID Card.

    Note: 1GB = 1 billion bytes; 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less.

    Hard Drive - Bay 1
    Hard Drive - Bay 1
  • Hard Drive - Bay 2

    Configure the second hard drive bay with an additional hard drive.

    Hard Drive - Bay 2
    Hard Drive - Bay 2
  • Hard Drive - Bay 3

    Configure the third hard drive bay with an additional hard drive.

    Hard Drive - Bay 3
    Hard Drive - Bay 3
  • Hard Drive - Bay 4

    Configure the fourth hard drive bay with an additional hard drive.

    Hard Drive - Bay 4
    Hard Drive - Bay 4
  • Graphics

    Configure your Mac Pro with high-performance PCI Express graphics cards from NVIDIA and AMD. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 comes standard and easily handles typical graphics-intensive workloads. Or you can select the ATI Radeon HD 4870 for even more advanced graphics work. Add more than one card to power an array of displays simultaneously for visualization projects and large display walls.
    Note: The Mac Pro has four PCI Express expansion slots. If both the Mac Pro RAID Card and Fibre Channel card options are selected, up to two graphics cards can be installed.

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    All-new, high-performance graphics cards from NVIDIA and AMD deliver the fastest Mac graphics performance ever. A 16-lane, double-wide PCI Express 2.0 graphics slot supports the latest graphics cards for up to 8 GBps of data throughput. And by supplying up to 300 watts of total power to all PCI Express slots, the Mac Pro provides the headroom for high-performance, next-generation graphics cards.

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 120
    Perfect for motion graphics, 3D modeling, rendering, or animation, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 with 512MB of GDDR3 memory comes standard — and provides greater performance than previous Mac Pro standard graphics. The GeForce GT 120 includes both a Mini DisplayPort and a dual-link DVI port. With up to four GeForce GT 120 graphics cards installed, a Mac Pro can support up to eight 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays.*

    ATI Radeon HD 4870
    For even greater graphics performance, choose the latest-generation ATI Radeon HD 4870 with 512MB of fast GDDR5 video memory. With massive memory bandwidth and over a TeraFlop of computing power, the Radeon HD 4870 brings advanced performance to graphics-intensive applications such as motion graphics, 3D modeling, rendering, and animation. Connect an Apple 24-inch LED Cinema Display directly to the Mini DisplayPort port or a 30-inch Cinema Display to the Dual-Link DVI port.

    Dual-display modes

    Each graphics card offers built-in dual-display support in two modes. Extended Desktop mode allows you to work on two monitors at once for increased desktop real estate and enhanced productivity. Video mirroring mode is useful when presenting to groups — the same image that you see on your local display also appears on a projector or auxiliary display. Simply attach two monitors and the Mac OS will recognize both displays. Use the Displays system preference to configure your monitors in either extended desktop or video mirroring modes.

    You can attach multiple Apple flat panels with DVI connectors to your Mac Pro graphics card, one directly to the Dual-Link DVI port the other via a Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (sold separately). A Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter is also available. If you have an Apple flat panel with an ADC connector, the optional Apple DVI to ADC Adapter is required (sold separately).

    Graphics
    Graphics
  • Optical Drive

    Your Mac Pro comes standard with one 18x double-layer SuperDrive that burns and plays both CDs and DVDs. Add a second SuperDrive to streamline disc burning.

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    Imagine how much more productive you can be with two SuperDrive optical drives. You can back up your data to two double-layer DVDs at once. Or export Final Cut Studio projects to one DVD, while importing music from a CD into your iTunes library. Or make copies of your burned DVDs with simplicity and speed.

    The 18x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) supports both single-layer and double-layer media, capable of holding up to 8.5GB of data on a single disc. It also supports CD-ROM, CD-Audio, CD-R, CD-RW, CDI, CD Bridge, Photo CD, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, and DVD-R media.

    Specifications

    • Read: DVD up to 18x and CD up to 32
    • Write: DVD+R and DVD-R up to 18x, double-layer DVD+R and DVD-R up to 8x, CD-R up to 32x, and CD-RW up to 24x
    Optical Drive
    Optical Drive
  • Apple Displays

    Connect your Mac Pro to a 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display, which features a built-in iSight camera, microphone, and speakers, or a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display for the ultimate widescreen canvas.
    Note: Connecting two 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Displays requires an additional NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 graphics card. Connecting two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays requires a Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Video Adapter.

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    24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display
    The stunning, all-digital, 24-inch LED-backlit widescreen display is mercury-free and features a glossy finish that makes graphics, photos, and video appear with rich colors and deep blacks. It offers 1920-by-1200-pixel resolution for viewing high-definition (HD) content with room to spare. And it has three USB 2.0 ports, a built-in iSight camera, a microphone, and speakers, ideal for having video conferences, listening to music, and watching movies. The 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display connects to your Mac Pro through the Mini DisplayPort.
    Note: To connect two 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Displays, an additional NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 graphics card is required.


    30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display
    The ultimate wide-screen canvas for video, graphics or scientific visualization, this high-resolution, 30-inch flat-panel display features 2560-by-1600-pixel resolution, an anodized aluminum enclosure, FireWire and USB 2.0 ports, and a DVI connector for a direct pure-digital connection.
    Note: To connect two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays, a Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter is required (sold separately).

    Apple Displays
    Apple Displays
  • Second Display

    All Mac Pro graphics cards support two Apple displays. To connect two 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Displays, an additional NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 graphics card is required. To connect two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays, a Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter is required.

    Second Display
    Second Display
  • Apple Mouse

    You can connect your own USB mouse or add a new mouse. Choose the wireless Magic Mouse — the world’s first Multi-Touch mouse — or select the wired Apple Mouse.

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    About Magic Mouse
    With Multi-Touch technology, the Magic Mouse lets you control your Mac with simple gestures. It works wirelessly using Bluetooth, so you don’t have to worry about cables or adapters cluttering your workspace. Built-in software lets you configure Magic Mouse any way you want. Its smooth, seamless design is ambidextrous, and it supports scrolling, swiping, and two-button clicking — without buttons.
    About the Apple Mouse
    The wired Apple Mouse features a Scroll Ball that lets you move anywhere inside a document without lifting a finger. And with touch-sensitive technology concealed under the seamless top shell, you can choose either the versatility of a four-button mouse or the simplicity of a single-button beauty. The Apple Mouse is powered by a precision optical sensor.
    Apple Mouse
    Apple Mouse
  • Apple Keyboard and Documentation

    The Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad comes standard with your Mac Pro. Or you can choose the ultracompact Apple Keyboard or Apple Wireless Keyboard, which features a design that saves space and lets you mouse comfortably next to your keyboard. In addition, you can select the language of the keyboard and documentation.

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    All Apple keyboards feature an elegant, ultrathin anodized aluminum enclosure with low-profile keys that provide a crisp, responsive feel. In addition, they include function keys for one-touch access to a variety of Mac features such as screen brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, fast-forward and rewind, Exposé, and Dashboard.


    About the Apple Keyboard

    The Apple Keyboard offers a compact design that lets you mouse comfortably next to your keyboard and fits on even the most crowded desk. Two USB 2.0 ports let you connect your Mighty Mouse as well as a high-speed peripheral such as a digital camera or printer.

    About the Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

    The Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad offers an extended layout that includes document navigation controls — page up, page down, home, and end — and full-size arrow keys for playing games and scrolling through documents. Its numeric keypad is perfect for spreadsheets and finance applications. And two USB 2.0 ports let you connect your Mighty Mouse as well as a high-speed peripheral such as a digital camera or printer.*

    About the Apple Wireless Keyboard

    For the ultimate in flexibility and to minimize cable clutter, choose the Apple Wireless Keyboard. Its ultracompact size allows you to mouse comfortably next to your keyboard and fits on even the most crowded desk. It communicates with your Mac over a reliable, secure Bluetooth wireless connection. And advanced power management hardware and software extends the life of your AA batteries (included), and advanced power management means you’ll get up to nine months of battery life (based on average usage patterns).

    About language options

    The language option you choose will affect your keyboard layout and the documentation that comes with your Mac. Mac OS X is a multilingual operating system. During the setup process, you can choose one of the many languages it supports for application menus and dialogs and for reading and writing text. Mac OS X also allows you to select your preferred language at any time using System Preferences.

    Note: Your computer comes equipped with cables appropriate for the country in which you purchased it.

    Apple Keyboard and Documentation
    Apple Keyboard and Documentation
  • Wireless Options

    Configure your Mac Pro with an AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi card using 802.11n technology to connect to wireless networks.

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    Use AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi in your Mac Pro to join a wireless network, connect to an Apple TV, or share your network connection wirelessly with another computer. You can even stream music from iTunes to your stereo using an AirPort Express Base Station.

    Wireless Options
    Wireless Options
  • Fibre Channel Card

    Add a Fibre Channel PCI Express card to connect your Mac Pro to Fibre Channel-based storage or an Xsan storage network.

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    A Fibre Channel PCI Express card is required to connect your Mac Pro to Fibre Channel-based storage or an Xsan storage network. Choose from two PCI Express card options:

    Dual Channel 4Gb Fibre Channel PCI Express Card
    This card runs at full bandwidth in a four-lane or eight-lane PCI Express slot.

    Quad Channel 4Gb Fibre Channel PCI Express Card
    This card runs at full bandwidth in an eight-lane PCI Express slot.

    Each card ships with two or four 2.9-meter 4Gb Active Copper Fibre Channel SFP to SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) interconnect cables. The cables are used to connect to the SFP port on Fibre Channel storage or switches.

    SFP connectors on the card allow use of copper or optical cabling and provide direct connection to Fibre Channel storage or switches over long distances up to 500m.

    Notes:
    • Installation of an Apple Fibre Channel PCI Express card reclassifies the Mac Pro these systems as FCC Class A devices.
    • Optical connection requires SFP transceivers and optical cables.
    • The dual-channel or quad-channel 4Gb Fibre Channel cards occupy one of the available PCI Express slots.
    Fibre Channel Card
    Fibre Channel Card
  • iWork

    iWork gives you everything you need to make impressive documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in minutes. Writing and page layout are even easier using Pages '09. Numbers '09 gives you innovative ways to create spreadsheets. You'll captivate your audience with sophisticated presentations using Keynote '09. iWork will be preinstalled on your Mac, so you'll have all three productivity applications available for immediate use.

    Save Save $30 on iWork when you buy a new Mac. Just add it to your Mac purchase and save instantly.**

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    About pre-installation

    Apple will install this software on your new Mac, so you can use it immediately. You'll also receive a backup DVD with the application installer.


    iWork: Documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. The Mac way.

    iWork Pages

    Pages '09

    Pages is both a streamlined word processor and an easy-to-use page layout tool. It allows you to be a writer one minute and a designer the next, always with a perfect document in the works.

    • Create a beautiful document in minutes by choosing from over 180 Apple-designed templates.
    • Streamline your word processing projects with sophisticated features that are easy to use.
    • Focus on your writing without all the distractions using full-screen view.
    • Design your document in a snap with powerful page layout tools.
    • Open, save, and email Microsoft Word files from within Pages.

    Watch these informative videos:

    iWork Numbers

    Numbers '09

    With great-looking templates, easy-to-create formulas, and dynamic tables and charts, spreadsheets suddenly make perfect sense.

    • Create perfect spreadsheets in minutes by choosing from 30 templates.
    • Write formulas easily using more than 250 functions, including more than 90 new ones.
    • Quickly organize your data and manage lists with intelligent tables and table categories.
    • Make your data more compelling with beautiful 2D and 3D bar, line, area, and pie charts.
    • Open, save, and email files in a variety of formats, including Microsoft Excel and PDF.

    Watch these informative videos:

    iWork Keynote

    Keynote '09

    Create your presentation in Keynote, and you'll be a hard act to follow. Powerful yet easy-to-use tools and dazzling effects put the show in slideshow.

    • Create stunning presentations in minutes with over 40 Apple-designed themes.
    • Add rich graphics and customize them using powerful graphics tools.
    • Put your ideas in motion with spectacular animations, transitions, and effects.
    • Deliver your presentation with confidence using Presenter Display or use the new Keynote Remote application for your iPhone or iPod touch (sold separately).
    • Open, save, and email files in popular formats, including Microsoft PowerPoint.

    Watch these informative videos:

    Compatibility and Sharing

    iWork makes it easy to exchange documents with anyone.

    • Open Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in iWork.
    • Save your iWork document as a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file.
    • Email your document as an iWork, Office, or PDF file from within iWork.
    • Share your work on iWork.com, Apple's new document-sharing service, now available as a Public Beta. (Apple ID and email account required to publish documents and use the publisher link.)

    About the iWork Family Pack

    The iWork Family Pack provides an individual copy of iWork preinstalled on your Mac, plus four additional licenses to install iWork on other Mac computers in your household using the included backup DVD.*

    System Requirements

    • Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (500MHz or faster) processor
    • 512MB of RAM; 1GB recommended
    • Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 or later
    • QuickTime 7.5.5 or later
    • 1.2GB of available disk space
    • DVD drive required for installation
    • Some features may require Internet access; additional fees and terms apply.

    Compatibility:

    • Imports Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files (Office Open XML and earlier formats); AppleWorks word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet files; and other common document and media formats.
    • Exports Microsoft Office, PDF, and other common document formats.

    * The Family Pack Software License Agreement allows you to install and use one copy of the Apple software on up to a maximum of five (5) Apple-labeled computers at a time as long as those computers are located in the same household and used by persons who occupy that household. By "household" we mean a person or persons who share the same housing unit such as a home, apartment, mobile home, or condominium, including students who are primary residents of that household but reside at a separate on-campus location. This license does not extend to business or commercial users.

    **$30 instant savings. Terms and conditions apply. All Mac computers purchased from the Apple Online Store qualify for this offer.

    iWork
    iWork
  • Aperture 3

    With more than 200 new features and enhancements, Aperture 3 is the perfect choice if you’re ready to take your photography to the next level. Migrate your photos from iPhoto to Aperture seamlessly. Manage large photo libraries with ease. Use powerful new tools to refine your images. And present your work like a pro, with beautiful prints, hardcover books, websites and stunning multimedia slide shows. Aperture can be pre-installed on your Mac so you can start working right away.

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    About pre-installation

    Apple will install this software on your new Mac, so you can use it immediately. You’ll receive backup DVDs that include the application installer and content files, as well as an electronic version (PDF) of the User Guide and other important files.

    About Aperture 3

    With more than 200 new features and enhancements, Aperture 3 is the perfect choice if you’re ready to take your photography to the next level. Organize your photos using robust face recognition and GPS support. Retouch selected parts of your photos using brushes. Give your images a custom look with ready-to-use imaging presets. Weave together photos and video clips to produce amazing slideshows.

    New

    Organize photos using Faces

    Aperture 3 expands and enhances the face detection and recognition technology introduced in iPhoto, letting you manage and organize photos by the people in them.

    New

    Explore your photo library with Places

    Aperture 3 features robust GPS support and built-in geotagging, letting you organize and explore photos based on where you took them.

    New

    Perfect images with Brushes

    Retouch photos nondestructively using edge-aware brushes that let you easily apply or remove image adjustments from selected parts of your photos.

    New

    Add professional imaging effects with adjustment presets

    In Aperture 3, you can instantly give your images a custom look or emulate a variety of processing styles with ready-to-use imaging presets.

    New

    Navigate your entire library with a full-screen Browser

    With its new full-screen Browser, Aperture 3 offers an innovative way to browse and navigate your entire library — no matter what the size — and quickly find your photos.

    What’s Included

    • Aperture 3
    • Sample library
    • Exploring Aperture booklet
    • Electronic documentation

    Language support

    Aperture 3 is available in English, French, German, and Japanese.

    Aperture 3
    Aperture 3
  • Final Cut Express 4

    Based on the same tools used by Hollywood filmmakers, Final Cut Express 4 is a powerful yet easy-to-use video editing solution. Final Cut Express can be pre-installed on your Mac so you can start creating fantastic video projects right out of the box.

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    About pre-installation

    Apple will install this software on your new Mac, so you can use it immediately. You’ll receive backup DVDs that include the application installer and content files, as well as an electronic version (PDF) of the User Guide and other important files.

    Final Cut Express 4: Make movies like a pro

    With Final Cut Express 4, you can edit DV, HDV, and AVCHD video in a single timeline, add real-time transitions, filters, and effects, and create stunning animated titles.

    Import iMovie '08 projects

    Import iMovie ’08 projects
    With iMovie ’08 you now have access to all the clips in your Library. You can easily skim through your clips, quickly get your ideas into a project and then send them off to Final Cut Express. Simply export Final Cut XML and open your project in Final Cut Express to continue working on the project with the expanded, professional Final Cut toolset.
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    AVCHD support

    AVCHD support
    Final Cut Express allows you to edit footage captured in the most popular camcorder formats, including AVCHD. Simply connect your camcorder, preview and select the clips you want to transfer to your hard drive, and start editing your video in real time.
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    Open Format Timelines

    Open Format Timeline
    No need to worry about formats, frame rates, or conversions. That’s because Final Cut Express uses an Open Format Timeline that easily accommodates DV (both NTSC and PAL) and HD footage simultaneously, in real time.
    Watch the Quick Tour

    New FXPlug filter effects

    New FxPlug filter effects
    Out of the box, Final Cut Express provides more than 200 transitions, filters, and effects, but that’s just the tip of the effects iceberg. Since Final Cut Express supports FxPlug — the same plug-in architecture used in Final Cut Studio — you have an ever expanding world of effects plug-ins to choose from.
    Watch the Quick Tour


    Final Cut Express 4
    Final Cut Express 4
  • Logic Express 9

    Record, edit, and mix your music like a pro. Open your GarageBand files in Logic Express 9 and get right to work, or start from scratch with a new composition. Innovative production tools and over 100 instrument and effect plug-ins from Logic Studio make it easier than ever to translate musical inspiration into professional recordings.

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    About pre-installation

    Apple will install this software on your new Mac, so you can use it immediately. You’ll receive backup DVDs that include the application installer and content files, as well as an electronic version (PDF) of the User Guide and other important files.

    Logic Express 9: Record, edit, and mix like a pro

    With Logic Express 9, you can record, edit, and mix your music with pro-level tools and over 100 instrument and effect plug-ins. Open your GarageBand files in Logic Express and get right to work. Or create a new composition.

    Perfect for GarageBand musicians

    Perfect for GarageBand musicians
    Logic Express is the perfect next step for musicians who use GarageBand to compose and create. GarageBand files open seamlessly in Logic, so you can pick up right where you leave off. The familiar interface makes it easy to start editing and enhancing your compositions with the new options right away.

    More options for guitar players New

    More options for guitar players
    Logic Express 9 is perfect for guitar players, with new features for getting killer tones right out of the box. Plug in to the sound of 25 legendary amp heads and matching speakers with the new Amp Designer. Enjoy lush, creative effects with the new Pedalboard, an assortment of 30 virtual stompbox pedals inspired by the classics. Support for the Apogee GiO interface and foot controller provides hands-free operation.

    Easier for do-it-yourself musicians Updated

    Easier for do-it-yourself musicians
    An innovative set of music creation tools make it even easier to capture and develop your musical inspirations. Quickly transfer track content and setups between projects. Effortlessly replace or double audio drum tracks. Over 150 workflow enhancements help you work smarter and more efficiently.

    Manipulate audio timing and tempo New

    Manipulate audio timing and tempo.
    Put audio in its place with Flex Time, a new set of tools that deliver the easiest-ever approach to manipulating timing and tempo of your performances. Beat slicing and elastic audio editing are now available together. Use Flex Tool to push audio around with your mouse. Change the tempo of your project using the new Varispeed. Easily import audio from one project to the other and have tempo automatically conform to the tempo of the destination project.

    Instrument and effect plug-ins Updated

    Instrument and effect plug-ins.
    Make music right out of the box with over 100 instrument and effect plug-ins from Logic Studio. 36 software instrument plug-ins, including the Ultrabeat drum synth and beatbox, ES2 synth, and EXS24 sampler. Over 70 professional effect plug-ins ranging from vintage and modern compressors to distortion effects and amp models, including Amp Designer and Pedalboard.

    Logic Express 9
    Logic Express 9
  • FileMaker

    Create personal databases in minutes with Bento 3, the software from FileMaker that makes it easy to organize contacts, track projects, plan events, and more. It can be pre-installed on your new Mac so you can start building your database and being more productive right away.

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    About pre-installation
    Apple will install this software on your new Mac, so you can use it immediately. You'll also receive a backup DVD with the application installer.

    About Bento 3
    Bento 3 is a personal database that’s as easy to use as your Mac. Use it to organize your contacts and clubs, track projects and products, plan events and parties, and more.

    Bento 3 comes with 35 pre-designed templates, plus hundreds more on the Bento Template Exchange, to get you started instantly. Bento works with your existing information in Address Book, iCal, and iPhoto, offers password protection, allows sharing with up to five other Bento users, and syncs with iPhone and iPod touch when used with Bento for iPhone and iPod touch (sold separately on the App Store).


    Top Uses for Bento

    • Organize contacts and inventory.
    • Track passwords and license keys securely.
    • Plan travel and events.
    • Manage students, classes, and projects.
    • Search wine, CD, and movie collections.
    • Record expenses and invoices.
    • Store recipes and shopping lists.
    • Take your data on the go by syncing Bento for Mac with your iPhone.

    FileMaker
    FileMaker
  • Microsoft Office

    With its streamlined user interface, hundreds of new themes and templates, and better compatibility with Windows-based friends and colleagues, Office 2008 for Mac helps you quickly create high-quality documents you can be proud of. The Home and Student Edition can be preinstalled on your new Mac so you can start creating documents, presentations, and spreadsheets right away.

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    About pre-installation

    Apple will install this software on your new Mac, so you can use it immediately. You’ll receive a backup DVD that includes the application installer and content files, as well as an electronic version (PDF) of the User Guide and other important files.

    About Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition

    Homework and home work will be easier than ever with Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition. Designed for students and home users, this edition offers full versions of Microsoft’s leading productivity applications for Mac - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Entourage - specially priced for non-commercial use. It’s licensed for use on up to three personal computers.

    Microsoft Office
    Microsoft Office
  • Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

    The Mini DisplayPort allows you to connect a DVI-based external display using an adapter. The Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter lets you connect an advanced digital monitor that uses DVI video. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you’re choosing the right adapter.

    Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
    Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
  • Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

    Use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI to connect two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays to your Mac Pro.

    Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
    Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
  • Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

    Use the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect to a standard analog monitor, projector, or LCD that uses a VGA connector or cable. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you're choosing the right adapter.

    Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
    Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
  • MobileMe Membership

    Buy a Mac and save $30 instantly on a one-year subscription in MobileMe, the Internet service from Apple that automatically pushes new email, contacts, and calendar events over the air to your iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, and PC. So you are always up to date, wherever you are. You also get an elegant Gallery for sharing your photos with friends and family and iDisk for storing and sharing important documents online. And you can access and manage everything with a suite of web applications at www.me.com.

    Save Buy a Mac. Save on MobileMe.
    Add MobileMe to your Mac order and save $30 instantly. Terms and conditions apply

    Learn more

    Stay up to date, anywhere you are with MobileMe.

    Push email, push calendar, push contacts Push email, push contacts, push calendar.
    New email messages and any changes to your contacts or calendar are automatically pushed to your iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, and PC. It all happens over the air, so you always have the latest information in your pocket and on the web — no docking required.
    Over-the-air updates on your iPhone Coming June 17

    Find your misplaced iPhone and protect what’s on it.
    Use the new Find My iPhone feature to locate your lost or misplaced iPhone. Find My IPhone shows your iPhone's location on a map. If it’s lost, you can remotely display a message on your home screen and play an alert sound to help someone return it even if your screen is locked and your ringer is off.  And if you think your iPhone has been stolen, you can remotely wipe your data to protect your privacy.1

    Share photos in an online Gallery. Share photos in an online Gallery.
    Easily create a stunning online Gallery of your photos for friends and family to enjoy on their Mac, PC, iPhone, or even Apple TV. Allow visitors to download print-quality images, and even add their own photos so you never miss a shot.
    Upload and share important files with iDisk. Upload and share important files with iDisk.
    iDisk is your 20GB hard drive on the web. Upload the important files you need on the go and then access them from anywhere you have an Internet connection. Easily share files that are too big to send as email attachments. And soon access and share files with your iDisk right from your iPhone or iPod touch using the new iDisk app for iPhone.2
    Manage it all at me.com — your desktop everywhere. Manage it all at me.com — your desktop everywhere.
    Access and manage your email, contacts, calendar, photos, and files at me.com. MobileMe web apps are so feature-rich and easy to use, you might forget you're using a browser. And any changes you make to your mail, contacts, and calendars automatically sync across your Mac, PC, and iPhone in a matter of seconds.

    Important Note

    Your use of MobileMe is subject to your acceptance of the Terms of Service and any other license or use agreements provided to you as part of MobileMe. MobileMe is available to persons age 13 and older. Annual subscription fee required. Use the key included in the box to activate your subscription at www.me.com/activate. You must activate within 9 months of purchase.

    System Requirements

    • Compatible device: iPad, iPhone, Mac, PC, or iPod touch
    • For Mac: Mac OS X Leopard v10.5.8 or Mac OS X Snow Leopard v10.6 or later; Safari 3.1, Firefox 3, or later
    • For PC: Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (SP2) or later; Internet Explorer 7,3 Safari 3.1, Firefox 3, or later; MobileMe Control Panel for Windows version 1.5 or later; Microsoft Outlook 2003 or later recommended.
    • For iPhone and iPod touch: iPhone OS 3.1 software or later
    • iTunes 9 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
    • Internet access with compatible ISP (broadband required for web applications); fees may apply
    • Some features require and iLife ’08 or later
    • iPod touch requires Wi-Fi connection for over the air updates; iPhone requires Wi-Fi or cellular connection

    (1) Find My iPhone and Remote Wipe are not available in all countries. (2) iDisk available to MobileMe members as a free download from the App Store in iTunes. (3) Internet Explorer 7 is not fully supported. Internet Explorer 7 has known compatibility issues with modern web standards which affect web 2.0 applications such as MobileMe. You can use Internet Explorer 7, but you will not have access to all MobileMe features and will experience slower performance.

    MobileMe Membership
    MobileMe Membership
  • Buy a printer with your Mac. Save up to $100.

    Complement your new Mac with a high-performance printer. You can save up to $100 via rebate, which means your printer could even be free after the rebate. To qualify, just purchase both the Mac and printer on the same invoice, then submit your rebate with our online form.

    See all Printers

    Learn more

    Photo printers are optimized for the task by offering higher resolutions, more borderless print options, and other features. All-in-one printers deliver even more, combining photo and document printing with scanning and photocopying. Some also include fax capabilities.

    Canon PIXMA MP490 Photo All-in-One Printer
    Compact, stylish and powerful, this color all-in-one provides rapid startup, Auto Scan Mode, a 1.8-inch display, direct printing from memory cards and 320 black ink nozzles for higher-contrast prints.

    Canon PIXMA MP560 Wireless Photo All-in-One Printer
    Offering a combination of performance and wireless versatility, this all-in-one also includes built-in duplex capability, a 2.0-inch display and 320 black ink nozzles for higher-contrast prints.

    Canon PIXMA MX860 Office All-in-One Printer
    Keep your business running smoothly with wireless and Ethernet connectivity, color and black and white faxing, up to 9600 x 2400 resolution, and an automatic feeder that supports double-sided printing.



    Buy a printer with your Mac. Save up to $100.
    Buy a printer with your Mac. Save up to $100.
  • One to One

    Get the most out of your new Mac with a One to One membership at an Apple Retail Store. We’ll get you set up, teach you all the basics, and help you with personal projects. One to One is available only at the time of purchase when you buy a new Mac from the Apple Online Store or an Apple Retail Store.


    Important: You will attend all your sessions at an Apple Retail Store, so make sure there's a store near you. Search for Apple Retail Stores in your area.

    Learn more

    Get set up. Get trained. Get going.

    For $99 per year, here’s what’s included with your One to One membership:

    Personal Setup

    When you buy your Mac, just drop off your old computer — Mac or PC — and we’ll transfer your files, install any new Apple software you’ve purchased, and put it all in the right places.

    Personal Training

    Reserve uninterrupted hour-long sessions with a Trainer on a variety of topics. Join small group workshops with other One to One members who share your interests. Or learn at home using your personal One to One web page, which lets you access tutorials, schedule appointments, and explore projects created by other members.

    Personal Projects

    If you need a larger block of time with a Trainer to work on a personal project, sign up online and then drop by an Apple Retail Store anytime during a three-hour time slot. Our Trainers will be available to answer questions and help keep your project moving forward.


    Every One to One session is hosted by one of our Trainers — experts in all things Apple. They have a comprehensive knowledge of everything a Mac can do, and they’ll be there with you from day one to provide insight and inspiration.

    Learn more about One to One
    Read terms and conditions

    How to get One to One.

    One to One is available only at the time of purchase when you buy a new Mac from the Apple Online Store or an Apple Retail Store.

    1. Find an Apple Retail Store.

    Make sure there’s a nearby Apple Retail Store where you can attend sessions. See the complete store list

    2. Add One to One.

    Select One to One along with any other configuration options, then complete your purchase.

    3. Activate your membership.

    After you complete your order, you'll receive an email from Apple explaining how to get started.

    One to One
    One to One
  • AppleCare Protection Plan

    For up to three years from your computer's original purchase date, the AppleCare Protection Plan gives you direct, one-stop access to Apple's award-winning telephone technical support for questions about Apple hardware, Mac OS X, iLife, and iWork. And you get global repair coverage for your Mac — both parts and labor — through convenient service options.


    When you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan and your computer at the same time, you'll be automatically registered in the plan.

    Learn more

    Service and support from the people who know your Mac best

    Every Mac comes with complimentary telephone technical support for 90 days from your Mac purchase and a one-year limited warranty. With the AppleCare Protection Plan, you can extend your service coverage to three years from the computer's purchase date. You can call Apple's award-winning technical support experts as often as you like and get your questions answered. And if you need repair service, we offer convenient service options around the world.

    AppleCare Coverage Plans

    One stop for technical support

    Because Apple designs the computer, 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. Here's what you get:

    • Direct access to Apple experts
    • Global repair coverage1
    • Onsite repair: Request that a technician come to your work site
    • Carry-in repair: Take your Mac to an Apple Retail Store or other Apple Authorized Service Provider

    Apple hardware coverage

    The AppleCare Protection Plan provides global repair coverage, both parts and labor, from Apple-authorized technicians around the world. Apple hardware coverage includes:

    • Your Mac computer
    • Included accessories such as the power adapter
    • Apple memory (RAM)
    • AirPort Express Base Station, AirPort Extreme Base Station, or Time Capsule2
    • MacBook Air SuperDrive (for Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server only)
    • Apple display purchased with your Mac

    Software support included

    Whether you're sitting in the comfort of your home or office or on the go, you can get direct access to Apple experts for questions on a wide range of Mac topics, including:

    • Using the Mac OS X operating system
    • Quick how-to questions about iLife and iWork
    • Connecting to printers and AirPort networks

    What you'll receive

    • Getting started guide
    • Terms and conditions
    • Diagnostic utility (TechTool Deluxe)

    Important Notes

    The AppleCare Protection Plan can be purchased only while your Mac is still covered under the standard one-year limited warranty. See AppleCare Protection Plan Terms and Conditions for complete product details.

    For more information, read frequently asked questions.

    For Mac computers preconfigured with Mac OS X Server, the plan covers server administration and network management issues using the graphical user interface of Mac OS X Server. For advanced server operation and integration issues, purchase Mac OS X Server Software Support.

    (1) Availability of each option depends on country in which service is requested and location of Apple Authorized Service Provider. Apple may also request that the customer replace components with readily installable parts. (2) Must be purchased within two years of Mac purchase.

    AppleCare Protection Plan benefits are in addition to any legal rights provided by consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction. With the exception of North Carolina, the company obligated under the AppleCare Protection Plan in the United States is AppleCare Service Company, Inc., an Arizona corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Apple Inc., doing business in Texas as Apple CSC Inc. In North Carolina, the company obligated under the AppleCare Protection Plan is Apple Inc. Purchase of the plan is not required to purchase the covered equipment. For complete details, see terms at www.apple.com/legal/applecare/appgeos.html.

    AppleCare Protection Plan
    AppleCare Protection Plan

Summary

Purchase Information

Specifications

  • Two 2.26GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
  • 6GB (6x1GB)
  • 640GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512MB
  • One 18x SuperDrive
  • Apple Mouse
  • Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (English) and User's Guide
 

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Purchase Information

You can also order from The Apple Store for Education Individuals at 1-800-MY-APPLE.