There aren’t many users who have a real need for the internal expansion options that the old Mac Pro used to give us —yet they are loud and there will probably be a roar of disappointment when the machine comes out, because we don’t think “modular” as it refers to the forthcoming Mac Pro means what some of the devout want it to mean.
Here’s a guarantee for you. When Apple launches the new Mac Pro some time in 2019, it will be later in the year than you’d hope —and people will be disappointed. We’re not saying the machine will be garbage, we’re not saying that at all. What we’re saying is that it is not going to be what so many appear to be expecting.
Specifically, if you’re waiting for the return of the old Mac Pro cheese grater, you can start drafting your angry tweets right now. As much as we loved that old Mac too, it’s gone and it isn’t coming back.
You could guess this from the way Apple always works but in this case we’re pretty sure that we know what’s coming, and what isn’t. There’s no real need for leaks, no need to wait for analyst predictions or photos from the supply chain. Instead, just listen to Apple itself.
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