Apple Dual-Core Dual-Processor 2.5ghz G5 at DVinfo.net

Dan Shallenberger · October 19th, 2005, 01:55 PM

... has been announced for $3300 and is on Apple's website: http://www.apple.com/powermac/dualcore.html. They also have 2 new dual-core single-processor models out.

You can still buy the older dual-processor 2.7 (single-cores) now at $2799, as opposed to $2999 just yesterday. And to think I almost bought one last Friday!

Dan

Vishal Gurung · October 19th, 2005, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Shallenberger

... has been announced for $3300 and is on Apple's website: http://www.apple.com/powermac/dualcore.html. They also have 2 new dual-core single-processor models out.

You can still buy the older dual-processor 2.7 (single-cores) now at $2799, as opposed to $2999 just yesterday. And to think I almost bought one last Friday!

Dan

Alright alright so who's gonna be the first one to try out the new dual cores? :D Actually i'm wondering how the three systems will stack up against the dual processor 2.5ghz G5 which i have- esp for editing/rendering/processing in FCP etc

Guy Cochran · October 19th, 2005, 02:40 PM

For a couple speed tests results check out the graphs on the bottom of this page http://www.apple.com/powermac/

These things fly!

Glenn Simmons · October 26th, 2005, 02:07 PM

I noticed the new dual core/dual processor G5's the other day when I was ordering my copy of FCP -- I just bought the 2.7 dual processor G5 a month ago, and am a little pissed that I didn't wait -- not that I'm not happy with what I've got... but now I have to wonder how long it will be before I'm drooling over the new one, and waiting for my bank balance to rise to the level I can justify buying one!!

Glenn

Dan Shallenberger · October 26th, 2005, 02:38 PM

2.7 dual?? You got one heck of a machine there! Yours is probably faster overall than both of the dual cores... the quad might have ya beat a bit though.

I'm still working on a single 1ghz g4! I love coming to work and using my dual 1.8 G5, but really looking forward to picking up my own G5 before the end of the year (need a good writeoff). I wonder if this is the last G5 before they go Intel...

Dan

Zack Birlew · October 26th, 2005, 04:46 PM

Don't feel too bad about the dual cores, they're not too much better than the dual 2.7ghz, honestly, what's 20-30 seconds shaved off of rendering? However, the double dual core ("The Quad") should perform substantially better than the dual 2.7ghz, mostly Motion will benefit if I'm not mistaken. But you still have to weigh in the Intel switch in June, is all that really worth it? Be happy with the dual 2.7ghz, it'll hold off for quite a while.

Jack Zhang · October 26th, 2005, 05:04 PM

This Dual-core is nothing compared to the Cell workstation, 2 teraflops! Now that could handle an HDV stream and process that HDV stream into 3D animation in real-time! Assuming that Sony allows Mac OS X in the workstation, that would be the dream mac!

Dean Harrington · October 27th, 2005, 07:53 AM

I checked it out and would assume that piece of equipment is way out there on cost!

October 19th, 2005, 01:55 PM	#1
Dan Shallenberger Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 253	Apple Dual-Core Dual-Processor 2.5ghz G5 ... has been announced for $3300 and is on Apple's website: http://www.apple.com/powermac/dualcore.html. They also have 2 new dual-core single-processor models out. You can still buy the older dual-processor 2.7 (single-cores) now at $2799, as opposed to $2999 just yesterday. And to think I almost bought one last Friday! Dan

October 19th, 2005, 02:40 PM	#3
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	For a couple speed tests results check out the graphs on the bottom of this page http://www.apple.com/powermac/ These things fly! __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

October 26th, 2005, 02:07 PM	#4
Glenn Simmons Tourist Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1	I did just buy one!! I noticed the new dual core/dual processor G5's the other day when I was ordering my copy of FCP -- I just bought the 2.7 dual processor G5 a month ago, and am a little pissed that I didn't wait -- not that I'm not happy with what I've got... but now I have to wonder how long it will be before I'm drooling over the new one, and waiting for my bank balance to rise to the level I can justify buying one!! Glenn

October 26th, 2005, 04:46 PM	#6
Zack Birlew Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 613	Don't feel too bad about the dual cores, they're not too much better than the dual 2.7ghz, honestly, what's 20-30 seconds shaved off of rendering? However, the double dual core ("The Quad") should perform substantially better than the dual 2.7ghz, mostly Motion will benefit if I'm not mistaken. But you still have to weigh in the Intel switch in June, is all that really worth it? Be happy with the dual 2.7ghz, it'll hold off for quite a while. __________________ "Babs Do or Babs Do not, there is no try." - Zack Birlew www.BabsDoProductions.com

October 27th, 2005, 07:53 AM	#8
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	Cell workstation..... I checked it out and would assume that piece of equipment is way out there on cost!

October 26th, 2005, 02:38 PM	#5
Dan Shallenberger Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 253	2.7 dual?? You got one heck of a machine there! Yours is probably faster overall than both of the dual cores... the quad might have ya beat a bit though. I'm still working on a single 1ghz g4! I love coming to work and using my dual 1.8 G5, but really looking forward to picking up my own G5 before the end of the year (need a good writeoff). I wonder if this is the last G5 before they go Intel... Dan

October 26th, 2005, 05:04 PM	#7
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	This Dual-core is nothing compared to the Cell workstation, 2 teraflops! Now that could handle an HDV stream and process that HDV stream into 3D animation in real-time! Assuming that Sony allows Mac OS X in the workstation, that would be the dream mac!