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Possible new Mac Pro part numbers tip up, WWDC attendees raise eyebrows (Update: 15-inch MBP specs too?)

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Possible new Mac Pro part numbers tip up, WWDC attendees raise eyebrows

We're still unsure as to whether or not Apple's rumored Mac update smorgasbord will come to pass at WWDC, but if any of it pans out, it looks to be the almost mythological Mac Pro update. A trio of model numbers for a "K5BPLUS" have popped up that 9to5 Mac claims are the base, mid-range and high-end configurations for the long-sought workstations. The part numbers don't include details, though talk of similar pricing to what we know today would point to Intel's Xeon E5-2600 (itself a long story) taking the reins as the processor. If there's any truth to the talk, the new Mac Pro could be ready to sell just as WWDC kicks off next week -- a mention supported by rumors of Apple recalling what little Mac Pro stock it keeps at retail stores. Not that a few extra days would matter, knowing how long prospective buyers have had to wait.

Update: Just when we thought we were clear, another Apple laptop spec sheet of unknown provenance has appeared. Posted by 9to5 Mac (2), it suggests a 15-inch MacBook Pro with a 2560x1600 Retina display, 16GB of 1,600MHz DDR3 SDRAM plus an AMD Radeon HD 7770M graphics core with 2GB of RAM and auto switching to integrated Intel video. Droolworthy bullet points to be sure, but until we have more concrete evidence prospective upgraders should keep their credit cards set to stun.

Possible new Mac Pro part numbers tip up, WWDC attendees raise eyebrows (Update: 15-inch MBP specs too?) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Precision R5500 Rack Workstation

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Dell Precision R5500 Rack Workstation

Dell has proudly introduced the Precision R5500 Rack Workstation. Powered by the latest Intel Xeon processor series, the workstation supports up to 192GB of RAM, a choice of five 2.5-inch SATA or six 2.5-inch SAS drives and a system ID button for easy identification in a rack environment. The Dell Precision R5500 Rack Workstation also provides up to five PCIe x16 slots including support for a full range of dual high-end graphics. The Dell Precision R5500 is currently available with a starting price of $2,551. [Dell]

Lenovo shows off ThinkStation E31 workstation in two different sizes

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Don't let that headline fool you: although Lenovo technically just unveiled one product, the ThinkStation E31 workstation, it actually shoehorned two distinct machines into one press release. Behold: a budget workstation available as a conventionally sized tower, as well as compact one. Whichever you choose, both support up to 32GB of RAM and are available with either an Intel Xeon E3-1200 CPU or a range of Ivy Bridge processors. Regardless of the size, you'll get nine USB ports, including four of the 3.0 variety. And, in addition to Windows 7 / XP, they're Windows 8-ready, and can run Red Hat as well.

It's at this juncture, though, that the specs start to diverge, with the heftier machine naturally offering more expandability. The full-size tower, for instance, can accommodate up to three HDDs, or 9TB of hard drive storage, while the smaller number makes room for two HDDs, or 6TB of space. (Either way, you can opt for solid-state drives.) On the graphics front, both will be offered with Intel's HD P4000 solution, but the upgrade options once again differ: expect a max offering of NVIDIA Quadro Q4000 graphics on the tower, and Quadro Q600 on the smaller guy. Intrigued? Both systems will start at $629, with the fuller-sized tower arriving on June 5th and the compact model following on June 13th.

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HP Z1 Workstation Is Now Available Worldwide

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HP Z1 Workstation Is Now Available Worldwide

The HP Z1 Workstation is now available worldwide. It is claimed as the world’s first all-in-one workstation with a 27-inch diagonal display. The HP Z1 Workstation is perfect for computer-aided design, digital media and entertainment professionals. The computer features a 27-inch (2560×1440) LED-backlit IPS display, Intel Xeon processors, an nVidia Quadro graphics and a choice of a 160GB or a 300GB SSD. There are also several I/O options, including USB 3.0 for blazing fast speeds, USB 2.0, Display Port In/Out, SPDIF, a Blu-ray drive and a card reader. The HP Z1 Workstation retails for $1,899 upwards. [Press Release]