# Mac Pro

> 2006 workstation

**Wikidata**: [Q98321927](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q98321927)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mac-pro-q98321927

## Summary
The Mac Pro is Apple's first professional workstation computer, released in 2006 as part of its Mac Pro line of high-performance computers.

## Key Facts
- The Mac Pro is a workstation computer first released by Apple in 2006.
- It is also known as the "2006 Mac Pro", "first Mac Pro", and "original Mac Pro".
- The Mac Pro is an instance of a workstation computer.
- It is part of the Mac Pro series of computers.
- Its carbon footprint is 2110 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent, as documented in Apple's 2009 environmental report for the product.

## FAQs
### Q: When was the first Mac Pro released?
A: The first Mac Pro was released in 2006 as Apple's initial professional workstation computer.

### Q: What other names is the original Mac Pro known by?
A: It is also referred to as the 2006 Mac Pro, the first Mac Pro, and the original Mac Pro.

### Q: What is the carbon footprint of the original Mac Pro?
A: The carbon footprint of the original Mac Pro is 2110 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent, as per Apple's 2009 environmental report.

### Q: What category does the Mac Pro belong to?
A: The Mac Pro is classified as a workstation computer.

### Q: What is the Mac Pro part of?
A: The Mac Pro is part of Apple's Mac Pro series of workstation and server computers.

## Why It Matters
The Mac Pro, launched in 2006, marked Apple's entry into the high-end professional workstation market. It replaced the Power Mac G5 and established a new standard for performance-intensive tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific computing within Apple's ecosystem. As Apple's first workstation under the Mac Pro name, it laid the foundation for subsequent generations of professional hardware, demonstrating Apple's commitment to professionals and establishing a distinct line separate from consumer Macs. Its design and capabilities aimed to provide serious power users with a powerful, expandable platform optimized for demanding workflows.

## Notable For
*   Being the first workstation computer released under the "Mac Pro" name by Apple in 2006.
*   Replacing the Power Mac G5 as Apple's flagship high-performance desktop computer.
*   Establishing the "Tower" design language for professional workstations that continued through multiple generations.
*   Being the subject of Apple's first dedicated environmental report for a Mac product, documenting its carbon footprint.

## Body
### Introduction
The Mac Pro is a workstation computer released by Apple in 2006. It is the first model in the Mac Pro line of computers, designed for professional users requiring high performance.

### Identification and Classification
*   Entity Name: Mac Pro
*   Alias Names: 2006 Mac Pro, first Mac Pro, original Mac Pro
*   Instance Of: Workstation
*   Subclass Of: Mac Pro (series)
*   Part Of Series: Mac Pro

### Physical and Environmental Data
*   Image: [Mac Pro Tower](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Mac_Pro_Tower.jpg)
*   Carbon Footprint: 2110 kilogram of carbon dioxide equivalent (Source: Apple's 2009 Mac Pro Environmental Report)
*   Commons Category: Mac Pro (first generation)

### Online Presence
*   Sitelink Count: 2
*   Fandom Article ID: `apple:Mac_Pro_(1st_generation)` (Article ID 16748)
*   Available Languages: Commons, nl (Dutch)
*   Wikidata Description: 2006 workstation

### Relationship to Successor
*   Followed By: Mac Pro (referring to subsequent models in the series)

## References

1. [Source](https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/archive/2009/Mac-Pro-Environmental-Report.pdf)