For professionals aching to get a powerful machine, getting hold of a 2019 Mac Pro is the way to go. But the problem there is that investing in one costs a lot. Thankfully, Apple does offer something a bit cheaper with refurbished units. There are units offered right now over at the Cupertino company's online store but the price-off is far from affordable.
The cheapest Mac Pro one can find now over at the Apple Online Store costs roughly $5,349. For that price, a customer would get a machine comprised of an 8-core 3.5 GHz Intel Xeon W CPU, an AMD Radeon Pro 580X GPU and 48 GB of RAM. The original price for it is pegged at $6,299, meaning buyers practically get a $900 discount more or less, Mac Rumors reported.
For those who want the most powerful Mac Pro of them all, the best one available costs about $22,439. That is by no means a hefty price to pay. But considering about $4,000 has already been taken out, that is already a great deal to consider for those who are aware of the hefty investment needed on these machines.
Folks who would not mind shelling out that much are in for a monster of a machine. This Mac Pro variant consists of a 16-core model backed by 192 GB of RAM. It comes with a pair of Radeon Pro Vega II Duo graphics card, 8 TB of storage and an Afterburner card. Ideal for professional video and image editing personnel, this is one device that could be considered by only a select few.
With the lofty investment comes Apple's guarantee and thorough inspection, cleaning and repairs. Not all may be coy with the AppleCare+ but this could be an exception considering the severity of the investment. Companies or professionals who want a powerful Mac Pro to aid them in their business or creativity are likely to be the ones who would consider getting one. But as far as to demand, it is unlikely to be high.
Most consumers are dealing with a bigger crisis right now in the COVID-19 pandemic. The priority of most is the essential items like food and medicine, meaning tech stuff takes a back seat for now. It may take some time before individuals or even companies consider getting new computers as most try to prioritize and tighten their belts. It may take months to probably a year for most to recover, something that is currently up in the air and uncertain.
