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Small Tree Communications Offers High Performance Turn Key Solution For Mac User
One example of Small Tree's built-to-order package systems is the "1 TB Server System," which includes: a dual 2 GHz Power Mac G5; 2 GB RAM; 1 TB internal disk; dual port gigabit Ethernet NIC; and Small Tree Communication's 802.3ad Link Aggregation SW, for bonding or aggregating multiple Ethernet ports into one virtual interface (also known as trunking). Small Tree is offering this system for $3,999, representing a savings of $500 to the consumer. For the user with a greater demand for high performance computing, Small Tree offers the "2 TB DV Editing Dream System." Available for $11,499, this system includes: dual 2.5 GHz Power Mac G5; 8 GB RAM; 2 TB internal disk; 23" Apple Display; Final Cut Pro HD; Motion; DVD Studio Pro; dual port gigabit Ethernet NIC; and the 802.3ad Link Aggregation SW. With this system from Small Tree, customers can save up to $2100. "Improvements in performance can be made in systems large and small, such as a multi-suite post-production facility editing upcoming motion picture releases, or the sole editor working on a local television commercial from his home studio," stated Corky Seeber, president of Small Tree Communications. "If you have a need for a faster functioning Mac computer, one of our Ultimate Mac Package Systems might be the perfect solution." In addition to the above systems, consumers can customize their Ultimate Mac System. Options include: adding RAM up to 8 GB; adding disk up to 2 TB; adding Ethernet ports; adding software for Xsan, Shake, Logic, Keynote, etc.; upgrading to fiber optic Ethernet; and upgrading to dual displays or a 30" display. Price varies depending upon options added. Small Tree Communications is dedicated to providing unique leading edge enterprise networking solutions to the Apple platform. With world-class high performance computing experience from its team of networking and kernel developers, Small Tree Communications brings new technology peripheral products to meet the demanding application requirements of Mac customers. In addition to copper based 1Gb Ethernet adapters, the company also offers optic-based multi port gigabit cards, 10Gb Ethernet adapters and IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation software for the Mac. Pricing and additional information on the Ultimate Mac Package Systems can be found by calling 866-STC-4MAC, or by sending email to info@small-tree.com.