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I still don't understand why Apple doesn't offer a non-dual socket, non-FBDIMM, non-Xeon, desktop form factor computer. By using a single socket dual/quad core Core2 and standard memory, they should be able to chop about $1000 off the price of the MacPro and offer a computer that people are very interested in buying.

I don't think many home users would actually use the second socket or over 4GB of RAM that FBDIMMS allow. On the other hand, I really want to use a discrete graphics card, I want the 4 hard drive bays, and I want a non-integrated monitor.

This should be a no-brainer for Apple. It gives them a mid-range desktop for non-graphics professionals who don't need 4/8 cores and over 4GB of RAM, while still offering the other benefits of a desktop form factor. I don't get it. I haven't even heard rumors of such an offering.

Posted by: t_mohajir   Posted on: 12/07/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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