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Never heard of them. Personally I rather buy directly from Apple just to avoid any 'problems' with genuine parts, authenticity, refurbs, warranty, support, etc.
[but i doubt you can get a 2006 model from apple hehe]
 
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Hi. We noticed your post. Thank you for your interest in our Mac Pros.

We do have the Mac Pro 2,1 in stock. The system will be fully tested.

Plus, we install only new hard drives. Most of our competitors leave in the original drives that usually have ~25,000 hours on them. Because of our testing process and the new drive, you can expect the system to be reliable for years.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you.
 
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Hi. We noticed your post. Thank you for your interest in our Mac Pros.

We do have the Mac Pro 2,1 in stock. The system will be fully tested.

Plus, we install only new hard drives. Most of our competitors leave in the original drives that usually have ~25,000 hours on them. Because of our testing process and the new drive, you can expect the system to be reliable for years.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you.

do you guys ship to Canada?
 
I actually ended up buying from iBuildMacs, was a great experience and I left a Testimonial and I could not be happier with my 12-Core.
 
Hi. We noticed your post. Thank you for your interest in our Mac Pros.

We do have the Mac Pro 2,1 in stock. The system will be fully tested.

Plus, we install only new hard drives. Most of our competitors leave in the original drives that usually have ~25,000 hours on them. Because of our testing process and the new drive, you can expect the system to be reliable for years.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you.
very interesting
im assuming shipping to Europe either will cost a fortune with the customs taxes or not available huh?
 
very interesting
im assuming shipping to Europe either will cost a fortune with the customs taxes or not available huh?
I think over time it will be available in Europe (under the condition that the decision would be popular)
 
very interesting
im assuming shipping to Europe either will cost a fortune with the customs taxes or not available huh?

Yes, we ship to EU.
  • USPS Priority Express Mail (4-5 business days): $300 Towers / $175 Cylinders
  • FedEx Express (2-3 business days): $450 Towers / $325 Cylinders
Upon request, we can declare the package half of the value of the order, so customs taxes will not be an issue. For example, if your Mac Pro is $3000, we will declare it as $1500.
 
After getting an estimated cost from iBuildMacs, I asked these questions. My day job involves assessing costs of ownership and the first three would factor into a decision to buy one of Mac Pro systems. Please feel free to comment.

Chip Gallo, part-time documentary editor
Harpers Ferry, WV USA

  • Do you know if applications such as Final Cut Pro X (current version) and the Beauty Box plug-in can fully use the D700 graphics card?
  • What repair capability would I have with one of these cylinders? Any east coast repair facilities?
  • Will Apple eventually "sunset" these and not support them with OS X?
  • What midline 21 - 24" monitors do you recommend? It would be handy to see 4K during acquisition and logging. I am shooting with a JVC LS-300 camera in a studio situation.
 
After getting an estimated cost from iBuildMacs, I asked these questions. My day job involves assessing costs of ownership and the first three would factor into a decision to buy one of Mac Pro systems. Please feel free to comment.

Chip Gallo, part-time documentary editor
Harpers Ferry, WV USA

  • Do you know if applications such as Final Cut Pro X (current version) and the Beauty Box plug-in can fully use the D700 graphics card?
  • What repair capability would I have with one of these cylinders? Any east coast repair facilities?
  • Will Apple eventually "sunset" these and not support them with OS X?
  • What midline 21 - 24" monitors do you recommend? It would be handy to see 4K during acquisition and logging. I am shooting with a JVC LS-300 camera in a studio situation.
Hard to know what "fully use" means. Since the late 2013 Mac Pro was the "current" version until very recently, I have to assume Final Cut Pro X knows how to utilize the D700. I don't know about Beauty Box.

Repairs are through the normal Apple service network. Either you have a local Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple Store, or you don't. My recollection for West Virginia is that they're few and far between, but you may be close to one of the few. If they need parts, they can usually receive them in a couple of days, and if they need to ship it out for service (not sure if it's necessary for that model), shipping times aren't going to vary much - there are regional service facilities serving the East Coast.

Will Apple eventually sunset? Of course they will. It's never a matter of whether, but always a matter of when. Since the Late 2013 was the current Mac Pro model until a couple of months ago, it'll be nearly five years before that model is deemed "vintage" (five years from last date of manufacture) or "obsolete" (seven years from last date of manufacture). That means about five years of parts availability and repairs performed by Apple. Compatibility with the latest version of macOS is more variable, but for less long-lived models it's commonly about seven years after the model's introduction. There are specifics regarding hardware configuration/chipset, etc. that make this a bit variable. Mac Pros tend to have a somewhat longer lifespan with macOS than other models. Since this model was sold as new until recently, I expect they'll get new versions of macOS for a fair number of years to come.
 
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Hard to know what "fully use" means. Since the late 2013 Mac Pro was the "current" version until very recently, I have to assume Final Cut Pro X knows how to utilize the D700. I don't know about Beauty Box.

Repairs are through the normal Apple service network. Either you have a local Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple Store, or you don't. My recollection for West Virginia is that they're few and far between, but you may be close to one of the few. If they need parts, they can usually receive them in a couple of days, and if they need to ship it out for service (not sure if it's necessary for that model), shipping times aren't going to vary much - there are regional service facilities serving the East Coast.

Will Apple eventually sunset? Of course they will. It's never a matter of whether, but always a matter of when. Since the Late 2013 was the current Mac Pro model until a couple of months ago, it'll be nearly five years before that model is deemed "vintage" (five years from last date of manufacture) or "obsolete" (seven years from last date of manufacture). That means about five years of parts availability and repairs performed by Apple. Compatibility with the latest version of macOS is more variable, but for less long-lived models it's commonly about seven years after the model's introduction. There are specifics regarding hardware configuration/chipset, etc. that make this a bit variable. Mac Pros tend to have a somewhat longer lifespan with macOS than other models. Since this model was sold as new until recently, I expect they'll get new versions of macOS for a fair number of years to come.
Using the Resource Monitor, does it engage the D700 fully. I saw a report that the dual 700 configuration was not being tasked correctly and was termed "a waste of money" (for specific apps). Sounds like you are thinking that Apple service networks will look at these, but if "unauthorized" changes were made to the hardware base, I am thinking they will not. We do have these centers nearby in Virginia, DC and (further away) Maryland. I appreciate your time in responding to these admittedly speculative questions.
 
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