Apple Mac Pro 8-Core Desktop Computer Workstation, Intel Xeon Two 2.4GHz Quad-Core Westmere Processor, 6GB DDR3 Memory, 1TB Hard Drive

The Mac Pro Desktop Computer Workstation from Apple is the company's premiere desktop workstation. The system is built with performance in mind and is an ideal computer for use with demanding applications. The computer is housed in a striking tower form factor, highlighted by a silver front grille which provides easy access to USB 2.0 and FireWire-800 ports, as well as a headphone jack.

Sturdy handles are present to aid in transporting the system when necessary. Designed with expansion in mind, the computer features four 3.5" SATA drive bays, four PCI Express 2.0 expansion slots and 8 RAM slots which can support a total 32GB memory capacity. The back of the system features a plethora of ports, including USB 2.0, FireWire-800, dual Gigabit Ethernet and optical and analog audio. The system is powered by two Quad-Core Intel Xeon E5620 "Westmere" CPUs running at a clockspeed of 2.4GHz. This "8-Core" configuration gives many more times the processing power of a single CPU, making it an ideal solution for mission critical applications.

The system also boasts 6GB of RAM, a 1TB 7200rpm hard drive, Apple's SuperDrive DVD burner with dual-layer disc support, 802.11n Airport Extreme Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR for wireless device connectivity and ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics with 1GB of memory. All this hardware runs on Apple's Mac OS x Lion operating system. The 64-bit OS features Time Machine backup, which automatically backs up system data to an external hard drive.

It also features intuitive Cover Flow navigation, the powerful Spotlight search tool and Quick Look document preview. You'll be able to use Boot Camp to run Windows on your Mac, or Front Row to turn your Mac into an impressive media player. The system is also powerful enough to run Apple's professional-level applications, perfect for those who are ready to move up to the next level of creative software.