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iMac Pro: Order time
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The fact remains that the iMac Pro starts at $4,999 in the US, which would equate to less than £3,725.
Even adding on our 20% VAT (sales tax) would bring it to £4,470.
Yet it starts at £4,899, so nearly a 10% markup.
I think it's February for 18 core, as there was someone in Canada or America who ordered the 18-core and got a date of mid-Feb. Hopefully not too long of a wait for you, and times could improve as the days roll by!
Yes, Apple stuff is more expensive in the UK (and indeed the rest of Europe) than in the US, but a) the markup is not as big as it looks (because of VAT) and b) it has always been like this (i.e. „modest“ markup) so I don‘t know why you are „very surprised“ or „hugely disappointed“.
I literally accounted for the VAT in my calculation. It is 10% overpriced AFTER VAT.
I'm surprised and disappointed because the previous markups were in anticipation of the pound continuing to tumble. But it's recovered and remained stable. It used to be the norm for $1,999 to convert to £1,599 on list price, and now we're nearly at parity.
Anyway, getting off topic now.
Placed my order... after much discussion with office... 
iMac Pro
iMac Pro
- Ships: 1–2 weeks
- 3.0GHz 10-core Intel Xeon W processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz
- 128GB 2666MHz DDR4 ECC memory
- 1TB SSD
- Radeon Pro Vega 64 with 16GB of HBM2 memory
- Magic Mouse 2 - Space Gray
- Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - US English - Space Gray
Placed my order... after much discussion with office...
iMac Pro
Hardware
- Ships: 1–2 weeks
- 3.0GHz 10-core Intel Xeon W processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz
- 128GB 2666MHz DDR4 ECC memory
- 1TB SSD
- Radeon Pro Vega 64 with 16GB of HBM2 memory
- Magic Mouse 2 - Space Gray
- Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - US English - Space Gray
This will probably be the more popular and affordable option.
Placed my order... after much discussion with office...
iMac Pro
Hardware
- Ships: 1–2 weeks
- 3.0GHz 10-core Intel Xeon W processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz
- 128GB 2666MHz DDR4 ECC memory
- 1TB SSD
- Radeon Pro Vega 64 with 16GB of HBM2 memory
- Magic Mouse 2 - Space Gray
- Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - US English - Space Gray
What do you that you opted for the 128GB RAM?
what do you mean ? going to base Vega and take an external GPU later?
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nice review
what do you think about the base version of the Vega? Do you think it should be at least upgraded if not going to a 10 core version?
Just a quick one, any Logic users out there....baseline enough power?
I don't fancy spec'n this out to £5000-6000 but need to make sure I am making the right decision. Semi Professional Musician. I work with loads of audio tracks and VST's
Cheers
I don't fancy spec'n this out to £5000-6000 but need to make sure I am making the right decision. Semi Professional Musician. I work with loads of audio tracks and VST's
Cheers