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Old 13th March 2009, 05:24 PM
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Default 202008 2.8 Ghz Mac Pro Octocore on Refurb Site
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I just bought a new version of the same machine yesterday (their last one). Model was discounted to about $200 more than the refurb.
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I just bought a new version of the same machine yesterday (their last one). Model was discounted to about $200 more than the refurb.
Don't tell everyone - I was thinking about buying it!
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Old 13th March 2009, 10:35 PM
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It's gone! Hope you got it. I missed the last one while I was trying to make my mind up over whether to buy one of the new ones or not.
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Old 13th March 2009, 10:37 PM
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They sure refreshed that page alright today.
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Old 13th March 2009, 11:08 PM
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THey werent there last night, then they were there this afternoon, and now they're gone again!

dammit, although I cant justify myself replacing my cheap yumcha PC core2duo for a MacPro *sigh*
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Old 13th March 2009, 11:27 PM
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I wanted to buy one today... was stupid not to buy it really. I never used to see MacPros on the refurb site, so i'm guessing it's not something we will get used to. If i ever see them again i will buy, if not i guess i'll have to source one out from fleabay...
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I mentioned it in another recent thread, but I picked up a refurb Mac Pro a few days back. Was delivered within 24 hours of order.

I'd say go for it while they are there, you get such a great deal.

I bought the Octo Core 2.8Ghz Mac Pro in impeccable condition and happily received as a pre installed bonus:

NVidia 8800 GT 512Mb Video Card
500Gb 7200rpm HD
Bluetooth Keyboard
Bluetooth Mouse

Bought an extra 8Gb Ram and a further 2 x 1Tb Hard drives and installed today. Compared to my poor old Powerbook 17" 1.67 Ghz, the difference is astonishing!

So for roughly $4000 I have a system which will compete with an equivalent new system getting close to double it's price. Very happy.

Get them while they are there!
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Old 14th March 2009, 08:45 AM
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For Anthomac.

If you're planning to struggle on with a Core Duo PC (I'm keeping mine going as well), you might look at using a hyperDrive 5M for booting.

I'm seriously considering one. Info at HyperOs Systems

I've been using their HyperOS utility for years & it's saved me days recovering from Windows crashes & the odd virus infection.

I know this not Mac stuff but it's a thought as this stuff is not widely known
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Old 15th March 2009, 02:07 PM
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why wont they come back on the refurb site!! =(

I REALLY want one - if they dont show up i'll have to get an imac...
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Although not the same model, there is a Mac Pro on the refurb store.
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Although not the same model, there is a Mac Pro on the refurb store.
Yeah I know, i really want the 2.8 though... I think it will be a investment for me, especially since you can put the 2009 video cards in it...
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Bought a refurb 2.8GHz Octo about 2 weeks ago (before the refurb prices went up after the new Mac Pro was released). Cost $3139. Newer refurbs have been going for about $250 more since then. Very happy with it (didn't get any "extras" - just the base specs). Added an extra 6GB OWC RAM for about $320 and an extra ATI 2500HD (I run 3 monitors). Replaced my G5 Quad and the performance improvement is significant.

Have bought a few refurbs before (laptops for family) and never had issues.

For the cost savings, definately worth it.
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Old 15th March 2009, 09:28 PM
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Bought a refurb 2.8GHz Octo about 2 weeks ago (before the refurb prices went up after the new Mac Pro was released). Cost $3139. Newer refurbs have been going for about $250 more since then. Very happy with it (didn't get any "extras" - just the base specs). Added an extra 6GB OWC RAM for about $320 and an extra ATI 2500HD (I run 3 monitors). Replaced my G5 Quad and the performance improvement is significant.

Have bought a few refurbs before (laptops for family) and never had issues.

For the cost savings, definately worth it.
A question with the 3 monitors: with 2 video cards, do the screens span properly? (i.e: in this screen, do you see three monitors?)

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[QUOTE=decryption;766075]A question with the 3 monitors: with 2 video cards, do the screens span properly? (i.e: in this screen, do you see three monitors?)

Yes, I see all 3 (20" rotated 90 degrees, 30" and 23").
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Old 15th March 2009, 10:22 PM
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A question with the 3 monitors: with 2 video cards, do the screens span properly? (i.e: in this screen, do you see three monitors?)

Yes, I see all 3 (20" rotated 90 degrees, 30" and 23").
Awesome. So awesome.
I want 3x 24" LCDs...
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Here is a screenshot from the Displays Preference Pane:-

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and another from the Teleport Preference Pane (I also have another 20" above the 23" that is connected to a PowerMac G4 MDD and use Teleport to drive both machines from the one keyboard mouse):-

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