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He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget.The most expensive Mac you could get is no longer available on Apple’s website, as 9to5Mac reports that the “cheese grater” Mac Pro workstation has been discontinued. It had been a part of the lineup since replacing the Power Mac G5 in 2006 when Apple shifted from Arm to Intel processors, but it’s had the feeling of a vestigial limb ever since Apple dropped Intel for its own M-series chips.The M2 Ultra edition of the Mac Pro launched three years ago, with Apple hardware exec and possible future CEO John Ternus saying that “for those users who need the versatility of internal expansion, Mac Pro combines PCIe slots with our most powerful chip.” But without support for adding a new GPU, many of the professionals who should’ve been in its target market told us that they didn’t want one, with or without optional $699 wheels.RelatedM2 Mac Pro Ultra review (2023)Mac Pro review: power, if you can use it (2020)Apple Mac Pro review (2013)The Mac Studio offered similar options without those slots for $3,000 less at the time. Now it stands as the most powerful machine in Apple’s lineup, with M4 Max and M3 Ultra-powered options available now and, likely, M5 Ultra variants on the way.Apple has acknowledged that 2013’s “trash can” Mac Pro design put it into a thermal corner it couldn’t find a way out of, as large single-GPU cards became preferred over multiple GPUs. Pro users wanted more options, with Red Digital Cinema president Jarred Land stopping during a talk in 2018 to tell an Apple employee that “We need Nvidia support… it’s not good for the community to just be on one platform so please just think about it, please.” Apple addressed those needs at the time by going back to the tower, but now, it’s leaving the Mac Studio and Thunderbolt 5 as its primary option for customers who need to add something extra.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Richard LawlerCloseRichard LawlerSenior News EditorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Richard LawlerAppleCloseApplePosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All ApplemacOSClosemacOSPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All macOSNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsTechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechMost PopularMost PopularThe United States router ban, explainedIntel and LG Display may have beaten Apple and Qualcomm with the best laptop battery life everSeiko resurrected a 44-year-old digital watch NASA astronauts wore to spaceMeta gets ready to launch two new Ray-Ban AI glassesNetflix is raising prices againThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. 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The Mac Pro, a cornerstone of Apple’s professional product line for two decades, has been discontinued, marking the end of an era for the workstation. As reported by 9to5Mac, the “cheese grater” Mac Pro, introduced in 2006 to replace the Power Mac G5 and signifying Apple’s shift from Arm to Intel processors, is no longer available for purchase on Apple’s website. This decision reflects a strategic realignment within Apple’s product portfolio, primarily driven by a shift towards its M-series silicon and a subsequent decline in demand for the Mac Pro’s unique, highly expandable architecture. John Ternus, Apple’s hardware executive, had previously highlighted the Mac Pro’s value in offering internal expansion capabilities alongside its M-series chips. However, a significant portion of professional users, including those at companies like Red Digital Cinema, expressed a lack of interest in the Mac Pro, regardless of the availability of optional features such as $699 wheels. This reluctance stemmed from a desire for greater GPU flexibility and a broader range of customization options. Initially, Apple responded by returning to the tower design in 2013, attempting to address these concerns. However, the limitations imposed by the “trash can” design – particularly the preference for larger single-GPU cards over multiple GPUs – ultimately led to its discontinuation. Now, Apple focuses on the Mac Studio as its primary offering for users requiring additional expansion capabilities, leveraging Thunderbolt 5 ports and its M4 Max and M3 Ultra-powered processors. The Mac Studio represents the current pinnacle of Apple's workstation offerings. Richard Lawler, senior editor at The Verge, notes that the original design’s thermal constraints presented a persistent challenge, preventing Apple from implementing solutions that satisfied professional users' demands for more adaptability. The shift underscores a transition within Apple's product strategy, prioritizing streamlined performance and a consolidated ecosystem around its M-series chips rather than catering to the nuanced and highly specialized needs of the Mac Pro’s traditional clientele.