Ultimate Mac Pro! 32GB, QuadroFX 5600,BluRay, 8x3.2 GHz Extreme graphics + video editing. RAID card, 6TB, BR RW Start Price USD 16,495.00 Current Price USD 16,495.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 17, 2008 End Time Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Location Kensington, MD See more about 'Ultimate Mac Pro! 32GB, QuadroFX 5600,BluRay, 8x3.2 GHz' Description   BRAND NEW Mac Pro FULLY LOADED! Specifications Two 3.2GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 32GB (8x4GB) at 800MHz, Fully Buffered with Error Correcting Code Mac Pro RAID Card Four 1.5TB 7,2000-rpm SATA HDDs!!! 6TB Total! NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 1.5GB. THE BEST GRAPHICS CARD IN THE WORLD! TWO Blu-Ray Burners/HD-DVD ROM Drives that also read/write CDs and DVDs!!!! (i.e. Reads and Writes Blu-Rays, CDs, DVDs and also reads HD-DVDs) Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse Apple Wireless Keyboard (English) + User's Guide AirPort Extreme Card (Wi-Fi) AppleCare Protection Plan for Mac Pro Apple's Price for this? $19,248 (without the two Blu Ray burner drives AND 2TB less storage)!!!I would estimate about $1,500 added value with the Blu Ray burners and 2TB extra storage. Extra freebies??? Free US Shipping FULLY INSURED to the 48 continental United States and DC or $150 off of International shipping. Update: Any International import/export tax that I may need to pay in order to ship will be included in the invoice. Free, brand new copy of Tech Tool Pro! I PAY SALES TAX!!! Almost $1,000 at 6%! Need a Fibre Channel Card or any else that’s available on Apple’s Mac Pro configuration page? No problem! Immediately after your purchase, simply send me a message stating the extras you want and I will send you a PayPal invoice at equal price of Apple.NOTE: This Mac Pro has been out of the box only for upgrades and testing and is still BRAND NEW, NEVER USED.I think I’ll let Apple's web page speak for itself.... The following is the exact configuration you'll be getting EXCEPT you'll be getting TWO Blu-Ray burner/HD DVD ROM drives (with DVD and CD read write capabilities and Light Scribe). Configure your Mac Pro Use the options below to build the system of your dreams Processor Incredible 8-core performance, up to 3.2GHz, is available with two Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Harpertown” processors. Or configure a quad-core system consisting of one 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor. Learn more About the Quad-Core Intel XeonThe one or two Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Harpertown” processors put up to eight cores of processing power to work in your Mac Pro, delivering the greatest number of cores ever in a Mac. Other Harpertown features include: 12MB of L2 cache per processor (6MB shared per pair of cores), which boosts performance by keeping more data and instructions close to the processor cores 1600MHz dual independent frontside buses that are perfectly suited to maximize processor bandwidth — up to 25.6GB per second on a dual-processor system Which processor is right for you? The more time you spend using processor-intensive applications — such as video processing, image editing, 3D rendering, and others — the more you’ll benefit from the higher-performance processors. Processor One 2.8GHZ Quad-Core Intel Xeon [Subtract $2,100.00] Two 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon [Subtract $1,600.00] Two 3.0GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon [Subtract $800.00] Two 3.2GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon   Memory Mac Pro systems support up to 32GB of 800MHz DDR2 fully buffered ECC memory in eight FB-DIMM slots. Choose among a variety of memory amounts and configurations. Learn more Because accessing data from memory is much faster than accessing data from the hard drive, the more memory your system has, the faster it can manipulate your data, resulting in greater application performance especially when working with large files and memory-intensive applications, such as graphics, audio, video, and scientific applications. The Mac Pro now uses faster 800MHz DDR2 fully buffered ECC memory, an industry-standard memory technology that allows for more memory capacity, greater bandwidth, and better reliability. To take full advantage of the 256-bit-wide memory architecture, four or more FB-DIMMs should be installed in the Mac Pro. Please note: Apple created a more robust thermal specification for the Mac Pro FB-DIMM heat sinks that provide more efficient cooling than many other FB-DIMMs. These FB-DIMMs require less airflow to stay cool and allow the internal fans to spin at slower speeds, improving system acoustics. FB-DIMMs made by other manufacturers that do not include a sufficient heat sink may cause the fans to run faster (and louder) or the memory chips to run slower so as not to overheat. Memory 2GB (2x1GB) [Subtract $9,100.00] 4GB (4x1GB) [Subtract $8,600.00] 8GB (4x2GB) [Subtract $7,600.00] 16GB (4x4GB) [Subtract $4,800.00] 16GB (8x2GB) [Subtract $5,600.00] 32GB (8x4GB)   RAID Card Enhance data protection and storage performance by configuring your system with the Mac Pro RAID Card and multiple hard drives. Please note: The Mac Pro RAID Card is required when selecting SAS drives. Learn more The Mac Pro RAID Card brings data protection with improved performance to your Mac Pro system — up to 250MB/s of sequential read performance in RAID 5. Ideal for video and creative professionals with demanding storage needs, as well as for tower server applications, this hardware RAID option supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 0+1, and Enhanced JBOD. It has 256MB of cache and an integrated 72-hour battery for protecting the RAID cache. The card occupies the top PCI Express slot (slot 4) and connects to the four internal drive bays. To enable your Mac Pro for hardware RAID, select the Mac Pro RAID Card option and two or more hard drives in bays 1 through 4. Each RAID level has minimum requirements for the number of hard drives: RAID Level Drive Requirements Benefit Enhanced JBOD One to four drives A non-RAID configuration with the ability to migrate to a RAID set at any time RAID 0 (striping) Two to four hard drives Maximum performance and capacity for the most demanding I/O requirements RAID 1 (mirroring) Two hard drives Maximum protection for critical data RAID 5 Three or four hard drives Data protection, up to 250MB/s of sequential read performance, and efficient capacity utilization RAID 0+1 Four hard drives A mirror of striped drive pairs providing performance and data protection The Mac Pro RAID Card supports the creation of multiple RAID sets in a system and multiple volumes per RAID set. For optimal disk utilization in a RAID set, all hard drives should be the same size. Your Mac Pro system ships with each hard drive individually configured in the Enhanced JBOD level with Mac OS X installed on the drive in bay 1. Using Apple's RAID Utility software, you can migrate the drives into a RAID set without reinstalling Mac OS X or reformatting the drives, or you can customize your RAID volumes to meet your exact requirements. The Mac Pro RAID card occupies one of the available PCI Express expansion slots. Please note: The Mac Pro RAID Card occupies one of the available PCI Express expansion slots. The Mac Pro RAID Card is required when selecting 15,000-rpm SAS drives. The Mac Pro RAID Card supports Mac OS X only. RAID Card None [Subtract $800.00] Mac Pro RAID Card  I will be configuring this Mac with RAID 0+1 unless otherwise requested. Hard Drive – Bay 1, 2, 3 and 4 320GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s [Subtract 4x $300.00, $1,200] 500GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s [Subtract 4x $250.00, $1,000] 750GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s [Subtract 4x $150.00, $600] 4x1.5TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s Graphics Choose from a selection of PCI Express graphics cards from both NVIDIA and ATI, each able to support up to two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays. Select a higher-performance card for more advanced graphics work, or add more than one card to power an array of displays simultaneously for visualization projects and large display walls. Please note: The Mac Pro provides a total of four PCI Express expansion slots. If both the Mac Pro RAID Card and Fibre Channel card options are selected, up to two graphics cards can be installed. Learn more A 16-lane, double-wide PCI Express 2.0 graphics slot supports the latest graphics cards for up to 8 GBps of data throughput, up to twice that of a previous-generation PCI Express slot. And by supplying up to 300 watts of total power to all PCI Express slots, the Mac Pro provides the headroom for high-performance, next-generation graphics cards. Choose among these graphics card options. ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600Featuring a massive 1.5GB frame buffer of GDDR3 memory, the NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 is the ultimate workstation-level graphics card. It’s ideal for industrial-strength 3D design work, modeling, animation, and stereo 3D visualization. One of the most advanced graphics cards available, it has an integrated stereo 3D port, so you can use stereo goggles for stereo-in-a-window visualization applications. With two dual-link DVI ports, you can connect two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays. Dual-Display ModesEach graphics card offers built-in dual-display support in two modes. Extended Desktop mode allows you to work on two monitors at once for increased desktop real estate and enhanced productivity. Video mirroring mode is useful when presenting to groups — the same image that you see on your local display also appears on a projector or auxiliary display. Simply attach two monitors and the Mac OS will recognize both displays. Use the Displays system preference to configure your monitors in either extended desktop or video mirroring modes. You can attach multiple Apple flat panels with DVI connectors to your Mac Pro graphics card directly. If you have an Apple flat panel with an ADC connector, the optional Apple DVI to ADC Adapter is required (sold separately). Graphics ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256MB [Subtract $2,850.00] 2 x ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256MB [Subtract $2,720.00] 3 x ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256MB [Subtract $2,590.00] 4 x ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256MB [Subtract $2,460.00] NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB [Subtract $2,700.00] NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 1.5GB   Your Mac Pro comes standard with one 16x double-layer SuperDrive that burns and plays both CDs and DVDs. Add a second SuperDrive to streamline disc burning Optical Drives Your Mac Pro comes standard with one 16x double-layer SuperDrive that burns and plays both CDs and DVDs. Add a second SuperDrive to streamline disc burning. But yours comes with 2 Blu-Ray Burners/ HD-DVD ROMs that also read and write CDs and DVDs. In other words, you'll be able to Read/Write Blu-Rays, DVDs and CDs and also Read HD-DVDs (which are not as good as Blu-Rays and may soon die out). One 16x SuperDrive [Subtract $100.00] Two 16x SuperDrives Instead of two regular SuperDrives, You'll be getting two Blu-Ray Burner HD DVD ROM drives WHICH CAN ALSO DO EVERYTHING THE SUPER DRIVE CAN DO!(i.e. burn and play DVDs and CDs)   Apple Displays None Apple Cinema Display (20" flat panel) [Add $599.00] Apple Cinema HD Display (23" flat panel) [Add $899.00] Apple Cinema HD Display (30" flat panel) [Add $1,799.00] Second Display All Mac Pro graphics cards support two Apple displays, each up to 30 inches. Second Display None Apple Cinema Display (20" flat panel) [Add $599.00] Apple Cinema HD Display (23" flat panel) [Add $899.00] Apple Cinema HD Display (30" flat panel) [Add $1,799.00] Apple Mouse The Apple Mighty Mouse comes standard with your Mac. Or you can choose the Apple wireless Mighty Mouse. Learn more Choose the Apple Mighty Mouse if you always work close to your desktop system. Or go wireless to be free of the constraints and clutter of wires. The wireless Mighty Mouse provides a reliable and secure connection, using a Bluetooth module that allows wireless operation from as far away as 10 meters (33 feet) from your Mac. An advanced power management system automatically switches to low-power modes during periods of inactivity for longer battery life. About the Mighty MouseAvailable in both wired and wireless models, the Apple Mighty Mouse features the amazing Scroll Ball that lets you move anywhere inside a document, literally without lifting a finger. And with touch-sensitive technology concealed under the seamless top shell, you can choose either the versatility of a four-button mouse or the simplicity of a single-button beauty. The wired Mighty Mouse is powered by a precision optical sensor, while the wireless Mighty Mouse features laser tracking technology that allows it to work on more surfaces with greater precision. Apple Mouse Apple Mighty Mouse [Subtract $20.00] Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse Apple Keyboard and Documentation The ultrathin wired Apple Keyboard comes standard with your Mac Pro, or you can choose the ultracompact Apple Wireless Keyboard. You can also choose the language of the keyboard and documentation. Learn more The redesigned Apple Keyboard and Apple Wireless Keyboard feature elegant, ultrathin anodized aluminum enclosures and low-profile keys that provide a crisp, responsive feel. Both keyboards also provide one-touch access to Mac features such as screen brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, fast-forward and rewind, Exposé, and Dashboard. The wired Apple Keyboard that comes standard with your Mac features an extended design that includes document navigation controls, a numeric keypad, and two USB 2.0 ports for easy connection of USB peripherals. For the ultimate in flexibility and to minimize cable clutter, choose the Apple Wireless Keyboard. Its ultracompact size allows it to fit on your lap, keyboard tray, or even the most crowded desk. It communicates with your Mac via a reliable, secure Bluetooth wireless connection that works up to 30 feet away. It runs on three AA batteries (included), and advanced power management means you’ll get up to nine months of battery life based on average usage patterns. The language option you choose will affect your keyboard layout and documentation that comes with your Mac. Mac OS X is a multilingual operating system. During the setup process you can choose one of the many languages it supports for application menus and dialogs and to read and write text. Mac OS X also allows you to select your preferred language at any time using System Preferences. Note: Your computer comes equipped with cables appropriate for the country in which you purchased it. Apple Keyboard and Documentation Apple Keyboard (English) + User's Guide [Subtract $30.00] Apple Wireless Keyboard (English) + User's Guide Apple Keyboard (Western Spanish) + User's Guide [Subtract $30.00] Apple Wireless Keyboard (Western Spanish) + User's Guide   Wireless Options Configure your Mac Pro with AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless technology to connect to Wi-Fi networks. Learn more Use AirPort Extreme in your Mac Pro to join a wireless network, connect to an Apple TV, or share your network connection wirelessly with another computer. You can even stream music from iTunes to your stereo using an AirPort Express Base Station. AirPort Extreme is based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification and offers up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.* AirPort Extreme allows your AirPort Extreme-enabled Mac Pro to communicate with local AirPort Extreme networks or with other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g networks, including earlier versions of Apple's AirPort Extreme Base Station and the AirPort Express Base Station. Notes:Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer, a base station or other access point, and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort and AirPort Extreme. *Performance is based on a comparison with Apple's 802.11g products. Comparison assumes AirPort Extreme network with 802.11n-enabled computer. Speed and range will be less if an 802.11a/b/g product joins the network. Accessing the wireless network requires an AirPort- or AirPort Extreme-enabled computer or other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g-enabled computer. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors. Range will vary with site conditions. Wireless Options None [Subtract $50.00] AirPort Extreme Card (Wi-Fi)   Fibre Channel Card To connect to an Xserve RAID, you will need a Fibre Channel PCI Express card (host bus adapter). Learn more Notes: Installation of an Apple Fibre Channel PCI Express card in Mac Pro reclassifies these systems as FCC Class A devices. Optical connection requires SFP transceivers and optical cables. The dual-channel and quad-channel 4Gb Fibre Channel cards occupy one of the available PCI Express slots. Fibre Channel Card None Dual Channel 4Gb Fibre Channel PCI Express Card [Add $600.00] Quad Channel 4Gb Fibre Channel PCI Express Card [Add $1,000.00] A Fibre Channel Card (or anything else that Apple offers on the configuration page) CAN BE ADDED! Send me an eBay message IMMEDIATELY after your purchase telling me any add ons you’d like and I’ll send you a PayPal invoice at the same cost of Apple (e.g. for a Dual Channel 4GB Fibre Channel card, I would send you an invoice for $600). Modem None Apple USB Modem [Add $50.00] iWork ’08 None iWork '08 preinstalled [Add $79.00] Final Cut Express 4 None Final Cut Express preinstalled [Add $199.00] Aperture 2 None Aperture preinstalled [Add $199.00] Logic Express 8 None Logic Express preinstalled [Add $199.00] AppleCare Protection Plan Whether you’re new to the Mac or an experienced user, the AppleCare Protection Plan helps you get the most from your Mac. For up to three years from your computer's purchase date, you get access to Apple's award-winning telephone technical support for questions about Apple hardware, Mac OS, iLife, and iWork. And you get global repair coverage for your Mac - both parts and labor When you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan and your computer at the same time, you’ll be automatically registered in the plan. Learn more Get the most from your MacEvery Mac comes with complimentary telephone technical support within 90 days of your Mac purchase and a one-year limited warranty. With the AppleCare Protection Plan, you can extend your service coverage to three years from the computer’s purchase date. You can call Apple’s award-winning technical support experts as often as you like and get your questions answered. And if you need repair service, we also offer convenient service options around the world. Order the AppleCare Protection Plan and your computer at the same time to enjoy the convenience of automatic registration. One stop for technical supportBecause Apple designs the computer, the operating system, and many included applications, just one phone call can help resolve most issues with your Mac. Whether you are sitting in the comfort of your home or office, you can get direct access to Apple’s experts for questions on a wide range of Mac topics, including: Mac troubleshooting Using the Mac OS X operating system Quick how-to questions about iLife and iWork Connecting to printers and AirPort networks Peace of mindThe AppleCare Protection Plan provides global repair coverage, both parts and labor, from Apple-authorized technicians around the world.* Service options include the following: Take your Mac to an Apple Retail Store or other Apple Authorized Service Provider Request that a technician come to your work site Comprehensive coverageThe AppleCare Protection Plan also covers the following when you use them with your Mac: Included accessories such as the Apple Keyboard and Mighty Mouse Apple memory (RAM) AirPort Express Base Station, AirPort Extreme Base Station, and Time Capsule One Apple Cinema Display provided that the Mac Pro and the display are purchased together What’s in your orderWhen your order arrives, you will receive: Coverage certificate letter Getting started guide Terms and conditions Diagnostic utility (TechTool Deluxe) Important NoteThe AppleCare Protection Plan can be purchased only while your Mac is still covered under the standard one-year limited warranty. See AppleCare Protection Plan Terms and Conditions for complete product details. For more information, read frequently asked questions. *Repair service options for Mac Pro may include onsite and carry-in service; specific availability of each option depends on country in which service requested and location of Apple Authorized Service Provider. Apple may also request that the customer replace components with readily installable parts. Onsite service is not available in all locations. AppleCare Protection Plan None [Subtract $249.00] AppleCare Protection Plan for Mac Pro (w/or w/o Display) - Auto-enroll   Mac OS X Server v10.5 None Mac OS X Server (10-Client) [Add $499.00] Mac OS X Server (Unlimited-Client) [Add $999.00]   MobileMe Subscription None 1-year subscription [Add $69.00] 1-year Family Pack subscription [Add $119.00]   Xsan 2 None Xsan 2 [Add $999.00] Summary Purchase Information Recycle Fee Copyright Levy Tax Total $19,248.00 Ships: 4-6 business days Specifications Two 3.2GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 32GB (8x4GB) Mac Pro RAID Card Four 1.5TB 7,200-rpm SATA Drives NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 1.5GB Two Blu-Ray burners with HD-DVD ROM plus DVD and CD read/write capabilities. Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse Apple Wireless Keyboard (English) + User's Guide AirPort Extreme Card (Wi-Fi) AppleCare Protection Plan for Mac Pro (w/or w/o Display) - Auto-enroll   Summary Purchase Information:   $19,248.00 Ships: 4-6 business days Free Shipping Next business day delivery available Warranty, return policy, etc. The Intel Xenon Processors, the NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600, the RAID Card, the mouse, the keyboard, and the Airport Extreme card are ALL under Apple Care and Apple warranty for 3 YEARS! All other parts have warranties from their respective manufacturers (e.g. the RAM has a LIFETIME manufacturer warranty, the hard drives have a 5yr warranty, etc). ALL relevant information and documentation will be enclosed. ALL PARTS ARE BRAND NEW!!! Plus, I will help with warranty issues (but I only buy quality products and you should never have any)! Obviously, I accept returns for a refund. However, I ask that you really take the time to make sure that you want to make this purchase because returns are a pain for both of us. I’ll feel ok about giving a refund if I’ve done something wrong, even though I lose a lot of money and a lot of time on each refund given. I also ask that you call to discuss it with me before sending it back so we see if we can work it out together. That being said, I offer a 7-day refund policy vs. my competitor’s 3-day refund policy. Furthermore, I charge only a 9% restocking fee vs. my competitor’s huge 15%. You will have my personal cell phone number to call anytime with questions or help. If need be, I can help you with any warranty claims (which it is very doubtful you will ever have to use because I buy only quality products). As for my competitor, well, I’ll just quote him: “We can not handle any (warranty) issues.” I treat my customers very personally and with utmost attention and care and I do everything I can to make sure your purchase is a happy one. I personally guarantee every product I sell. I am shipping for free, fully insured within the continental 48 United States and DC. For my international customers, I will take $150 off of the total cost of shipping and insurance. I received a quote from UPS for this package to be sent to London, England with $15,000 insurance and it was $598.74 so, if you want it sent there, I would charge $448.74 (UPS rates may change this). Also, I may be insuring this product up to $20,000 because it’s worth at least that much. UPDATE: Any International import/export tax that I may need to pay in order to ship will be included in the invoice (but I think UPS includeds this in the shipping price but it may depend on your country). I can add any extras that are available on the Mac Pro configuration page (i.e. Xsan 2, MobileMe Subscription, Mac OS X Server, Fibre Channel Card, etc.) for the same cost as Apple's. Just message me immediately after purchasing and let me know what you want and I will send you a PayPal invoice for the additional cost. Payment must be made ASAP.Will take 5-12 business days to ship AFTER FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. Place a Bid!