Apple updates Mac Pro Line

While Apple's Mac Pro line was not even mentioned during yesterday's WWDC 2012 Keynote, Apple gave some love to their pro line of desktops. The Mac Pros last saw a spec refresh in 2010 so time was ripe for new specs.

There are three Mac Pro computers, ranging from $2,549 to $3,049

At the low end of the spectrum, the cheapest Mac Pro costs $2,549 and has a 3.2-GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor along with 6 GB of RAM and 1 Terabyt of storage.

Next is the $3,849 model, which features two 2.4-GHz 6-core Intel Xeon processor, 12 GB of RAM and the same 1 TB drive.

The final version of the Mac Pro is a server version ideal for data centres selling for $3,049 It's equipped with a 3.2GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor, 8 GB of RAM and two 1 TB drives of storage.

Acer releases Ivy Bridge powered budget Ultrabooks for students

Acer Canada today announced the Aspire V5 series, a new range of thin and light notebooks for students and budget-conscious consumers looking for impressive performance, style and full-featured mobility. 

The Aspire V5 Series are 30 percent slimmer than previous value-based notebooks, making them extremely easy to handle on the go. Available in two display sizes, the 14-inch Aspire V5 model is just .79 inches thin and weighs a mere 4.6 pounds, while the 15.6-inch version is .83 inches thin and weighs just 5 pounds. The notebook’s chassis has a soft and smooth surface making it comfortable to carry, with an elegant slim design available in four colors including purple, blue, silver and black. 

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