You will have to forgive me, I’m having trouble finding your computer on the HP Web site. The one I saw one that is $599 has a 2.3GHz processor that retails on Newegg for $109. Swordmaker would know better than I, but it looks like the Mac Pro’s chip retails for $280. I believe it is the next model up that has the $1000 dollar chip in it.
This HP also allowed the free upgrade to 6GB of RAM, DDR2-800MHz. The Mac Pro does only come with a base of 3GB, but it is DDR3-1066MHz.
Now in some ways, the differences may become a wash, but I wouldn’t say these are immediately comparable computers. Especially considering the different markets each are designed for.
I would think a better comparison would be an iMac.
Ya, me too. It's a discontinued model apparently. Some 9500 series, but I"ve seen the same computer with the same numbers with a variety of different configs. I ca'nt remember the exact model number, but when I first bought it, I was googling and found different descriptions.
Now in some ways, the differences may become a wash, but I wouldn’t say these are immediately comparable computers. Especially considering the different markets each are designed for.
I'm comparing hardware regardless whatever market it's designed for. My point stands: To get a similarly equipped Mac, I have to pay over five times as much for the same power. The only advantage to me is to get a new OS. Not worth it in any scenario in MY market. When I can afford a Mac, I can have a LOT more computer in a PC. Macs just don't fit.