I just got my brand new Mac Pro!

After two years of constantly changing Macs (I had quite a few iMacs, Macbook Pros and Macbooks), I decided to buy a Mac Pro, despite the fact that there are going to be updates soon (nobody knows though when!).
I bought the following configuration:
* 2 x 2,66Ghz Xeon
* 5GB RAM (4GB bought extra for 200 Euros...)
* 500GB HD
* Nvidia 7300
I convert lots of DVDs and AVI files to mp4 for my Apple TV. I was amazed by the speed difference. The machine just never hungs when I decompress big files. Everything is smoother and the Leopard really rocks on it! I know it may be an overkill to have a Mac Pro for a "home" user, but I sold my 24" White iMac and my white Macbook, so now I have the Mac Pro and my iPhone (as a laptop replacement for basic internet surfing and mails). This combination is much better for me, I havent paid much extra and I get to use a very fast computer that doesnt compare to the iMacs.
I am very happy with my purchase and the build quality of my Mac Pro. I now wait for my iSight (bought from eBay)...

petvas,
Congrats on your new MP. I just got a new MP too... about one week ago. I haven't used a Mac since I had an SE/30 about ten years ago. It's been all PC's and Windows since then.
I've wanted to get a Mac for the last couple of years. The Mini intrigued me, but I didn't like the shared video RAM and the closed box. I like to be able to get to the "innards." Yeah, I know one can get to the innards of a Mini... but I'm beyond those days of spending hours tinkering with my hardware. These days, I just want to fire it up and go. Adding 2GB's RAM to my new MP took all of, uh, three minutes, maybe? I think upgrading RAM in a Mini is more like and afternoon project, especially for those who have never cracked the case on one before.
As to iMac's... well, I just don't like all-in-one computers. I mean, the iMac's are beautiful and without doubt the best all-in-one design out there. But I wouldn't want one. And the new ones with the glossy screens? Yiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeee! No thanks!
I thought long and hard on a MB or a MBP. Ultimately, I just couldn't bring myself to spend that kind of cash on a laptop, Apple or otherwise. By the time I'd fitted it out to meet my requirements, a MBP would've been $3K.
So... I kept my eyes on the refurb list and got a 2.66 for $2.2K. Got 2GB RAM for $150 and am quite happy with my 3GB rig right now. Sure, I want to pump it up to 4GB RAM, at least, and get a couple more hard drives, but right now? Shoot, I'm very happy with my purchase.
And I don't regret buying the MP for just using iLife apps. Overkill? Not if I'm happy. I'd rather go the overkill route than the "underkill" route.
Lastly, the MP is an awesome looking box. I much prefer walking into my work area and seeing the MP sitting there grandly than walking in and going "Now where did that Mini go to? LOL! (Jes' kidding.)
Regards,
Lang

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Negotiated Link Speed:    3 Gigabit
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S.M.A.R.T. status:    Verified
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disk0s1:
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BSD Name:    disk0s1
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Available:    175.82 GB (175,817,490,432 bytes)
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BSD Name:    disk0s3
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Type:    Display Controller
Driver Installed:    Yes
MSI:    Yes
Bus:    PCI
Slot:    Slot-1
Vendor ID:    0x1002
Device ID:    0x68b8
Subsystem Vendor ID:    0x106b
Subsystem ID:    0x00cf
Revision ID:    0x0000
Link Width:    x16
Link Speed:    5.0 GT/s
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