apple.com - 1/6/2009
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MacBook Pro notebook computer Our biggest statement yet. A battery that lasts up to 8 hours. 1 A high-resolution widescreen display. Now everything in the 17-inch MacBook Pro is huge. Except its size and weight.
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 Expo 2009: Apple lança novo MacBook Pro de 17 polegadas
MacMagazine —
... a nova versão unibody do tão aguardado MacBook Pro de 17 polegadas. Com apenas 2,6cm de altura e apenas 3kg, ele é o mais leve e mais fino notebook de 17″ do mercado. ...
Apple Officially Unveils 17-inch Macbook Pro With Unibody
GadgetReview —
... unibody structure. Specs are similar to its smaller brother, the 15-inch, but this one apparently comes with a $50 matte screen option, and as rumored a non-removable battery, which lasts for up to 8 hours and gets up to 1000 charges. Apple is claiming that it’s the lightest and thinnest 17-inch laptop and at just 6.6lbs I’d have to agree.
The 17-inch Macbook Pro will ship in 3-4 weeks and starts at $2,800.
Official product page here
Apple rolls out 17-inch MacBook Pro, new software, iTunes Store tweaks
DVICE Atom Feed —
... The 17-inch Macbook Pro is touted as the world's thinnest 17-inch laptop, has a 1920 x 1200 screen, and Apple claims its batteries will last 60% longer than the current 17-inch MacBook Pro, running for 7-8 hours on a charge. Look for this 6.6-pound MacBook to ship in late January. Read more about it here. ...
Apple Confirms $179 Battery Swap Cost for 17" MacBook Pro [Macworld 2009]
Gizmodo —
... Apple: It will likely be years before you need to replace it (1000 cycles at 200 cycles/year = 5 years). You can have the battery replaced at any Apple Store or Apple-authorized reseller. The replacement battery is priced at $179, which includes installation of the new battery and environmentally-responsible disposal of the old battery. The non-removable MacBook Air battery costs $129 to replace, though the lifespan is not promised to be as great. [Apple]
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Apple Unveils 17-inch MacBook Pro!
Gadgenista —
... same aluminum body as the 15-in MBP. Actually, it’s pretty much the same as the 15-in MBPs… except that it was a larger 17-in screen, hahaha. Oh and they’re saying that the battery life of new the 17-inchers can last up to 8 hours!
Specs:
4GB Memory
320BG Hard drive
9600M GT with 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 512MB
Price: $2,799.00
Where to buy: Apple
[ Image courtesy of Apple ]
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Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch Review
SlashGear —
... The 17-inch MacBook Pro was the last of the Apple notebook range to get a unibody update, but for those looking for superlative media editing and general processing grunt it more than delivers. Apple shipped over the new MacBook Pro just after it launched, and we’ve been spending the last few weeks getting to grips with the new notebook and putting it through its paces. After the cut, anti-glare screens, NVIDIA’s GeForce 9600M and portability from the thinnest, lightest 17-incher around. ...
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Apple announces new 17 MacBook Pro at Macworld 2009 —
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Macworld 09: 17" Apple MacBook Pro —
T3.com News 1/6/2009
The third - and final - announcement for the last Macworld, and it's hardware. Specifically, a 17" MacBook Pro, for those light on commuting and heavy on being chained to their desk.
"It's absolutely stunning" claims Schiller. It's ...