i.gizmodo.com - 1/6/2009
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The new 17" MacBook Pro with a unibody construction and an integrated battery feels thinner than the previous version and really looks beautiful. Check out our gallery to see for yourself.
9to5mac.com - 1/4/2009
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9to5mac.com —
Our folks in Asia are at it again
with some pretty startling news. The 17-inch MacBook Pro
is going Unibody, like the 13-inch and 15-inch models. That, in itself isn't really that big of a deal; it was widely expected. The big news is that Apple is ...
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Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro to go Unibody, sans removable ...
appleinsider.com - 1/5/2009
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appleinsider.com —
Apple as early as Tuesday will introduce a
17-inch MacBook Pro with a fixed internal battery and
a new version of the Mac mini, both of which will feature chipsets from NVIDIA, AppleInsider has been able to independently confirm.
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Sources: 17-inch MacBook Pro, NVIDIA Mac mini due shortly
apple.com - 1/13/2009
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apple.com —
(17-inch, Early 2009) How do I replace the
battery in my MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009)? The
battery in your MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) is a consumable item, which means it will require replacement at the end of its useful life. A ...
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Support - Replacing the Battery in your MacBook Pro ...
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MacWorld: 17" MacBook Pro has 8GB and 8-hour non-removable battery. Also: DRM-free iTunes deal
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... Apple announced a 17" MacBook Pro, offered at $2799 and up with a non-replaceable battery. Gizmodo's just published a hands-on of the big book, in which Christopher Mascari says it's beautiful and very thin indeed. ...
MacWorld: 17" MacBook Pro, iWork Cloud and DRM-free iTunes deal
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... Apple announced a 17" MacBook Pro, offered at $2799 and up with a non-replaceable battery. Gizmodo's just published a hands-on of the big book, in which Christopher Mascari says it's beautiful and very thin indeed. ...
Where's the Mac Mini? And Other Rumor Smashes! [Macworld 2009]
Gizmodo —
If Wired, TUAW and Macrumors are independently reporting a Mac Mini is on its way, we know it exists. Evidently, we're just not going to see it at Macworld. So what about other rumors? From our original Macworld 2009 rumor roundup, here's the rundown on how all the rumors panned out. Came True: iLife and iWork '09 (with iWork in the cloud) DRM-Free iTunes 17-inch Macbook Pro Didn't Come True: New Mac Mini Updated 30-inch Cinema ...
Apple Confirms $179 Battery Swap Cost for 17" MacBook Pro [Macworld 2009]
Gizmodo —
... We just confirmed with Apple that swapping out the 17" MacBook Pro's non-removable battery will cost $179 including labor. Fortunately, says Apple, the swap might not be needed for a long time: ...
As Macworld Fades Into CES... [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... grumbling anyway. But the speech by able stand-in Phil Schiller wasn't without genuine news... • Those who enjoy their iPhoto couldn't help marvel at the new features, including real bonafide face identification and new useful geographical organizing tools. • People who hated last year's iMovie overhaul are now starting to realize that it might have been a necessary step in a whole new approach. • We finally got the 17" MacBook Pro that had been projected for so long, though with a truly Apple-flavored twist: a ...
Roundup: The Best of CES/Macworld 2009, All In One Place [Roundup]
Gizmodo —
... week, it's that neither one had enough news to live up to its previous reputations as king of the gadget shows, which is especially clear when you take it all in at once. Click each image for the full post, and for all the coverage from each, see our tag pages: Macworld 2009, CES 2009 Macworld 2009: iLife 2009: Everything got touched, from facial recognition in iPhoto to piano lessons from Sting in Garage Band. 17-inch MacBook Pro: It got its expected Unibody makeover, complete with a ...
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Rumors fuel hopes for unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro
appleinsider.com 1/5/2009 — Last-minute claims would have Apple launching an update to its largest MacBook Pro model as early as Macworld -- and potentially with a crucial change to the computer's battery.
MacBook Pro 17-inch first hands-on
engadget.com 1/6/2009 —
Yep -- it looks just like its little brothers! Of course, they don't have that sweet, gigantic battery inside. We're getting more pics up as we speak, so stay tuned. Gallery: MacBook Pro 17-inch first hands-on MacBook Pro 17-inch first ...
First look: unibody 17" MacBook Pro (with photos and video)
appleinsider.com 1/7/2009 — It was no surprise to see a unibody refresh of the 17" MacBook Pro; many wondered why the model wasn't included with the 13" MacBook and 15" MacBook Pro released last fall. Apple's belated high end notebook refresh did give Phil Schiller "one more ...
17-inch MacBook Pro is Unibody, $2799 [Macworld 2009]
i.gizmodo.com 1/7/2009 — Finally providing a noticeable difference between the MacBook and MacBook Pro , Apple has pushed the Pro's screen to 17 inches, its price to $2799, and thrown in a high-capacity (non-replaceable!) battery. The new Pro has the unibody aluminum ...
Hands-On the New 17-Inch MacBook Pro —
GeekSugar
Yesterday, the world's thinnest 17-inch notebook was unveiled by Apple at Macworld , and she is a beauty. With a unibody enclosure, glass trackpad, and a high-res LED backlit widescreen display, the 17-inch Pro looks and feels like a million bucks — sleek yet robust. The best part? The included ...
17 inch MacBook Pro on Sale now —
I4U News
The Apple Store is back up and the new 17 inch unibody MacBook Pro is available for purchase. The new top of the line MacBook Pro has been the only hardware announcement in the Apple keynote at the Macworld 2009.
The new 17 inch MacBook Pro starts at $...
Apple: MacBook Pro gets unibody design —
Crave: The gadget blog
The new MacBook is 6.6 pounds, and very thin for a notebook of its size, says Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, Phil Schiller. He says it has the best display they've ever shipped on a MacBook Pro. It's available in ...
Apple announces unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro —
CrunchGear
At the unibody MacBook event back in October, Apple remained mum on the 17″ MacBook Pro, though hinting that one was in the works.
During today’s Keynote, Schiller made it official.
Here’s what we know so far:
“Longest lasting battery ever” - up to 8 ...
MacBook Pro Gets Stretched to 17 Inches [Macworld 2009] —
Gizmodo
Finally providing a noticeable difference between the MacBook and MacBook Pro , Apple has pushed the Pro's screen to 17 inches, its price to $2799, and thrown in a high-capacity (non-replaceable!) battery. The new Pro has the unibody aluminum build—and virtually everything else—in ...
Rumor Of Unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro —
Ubergizmo
Just before Macworld kicks off tomorrow, there are still some last minute rumors going around including a 7" unibody MacBook Pro that will be introduced tomorrow. The latest rumor concerning this 17" monster include an extremely slim battery which cannot be removed, although the battery is ...
Gadget Rumor: 17-inch Unibody Macbook Pro To Arrive Next Week —
Gadgetreview
When Apple released their latest batch of Macbooks they failed to satisfy our big screen lust and intro a retooled version of their 17-inch Macbook. Well kids, Macworld is less than 48 hours away and rumor says Apple will release a 17-inch Unibody Macbook Pro. Oddly, the rumor also says ...
17-inch MacBook Pro going unibody with built-in battery —
CrunchGear
Not the unibody MBP. But it is a unitard
MacWorld is going to be amazing this year because, get this, there will be a new MBP announced. 9to5Mac reports that the 17-inch MacBook Pro will come in the unibody aluminium design and include a long-life battery pack that is not removable. ...