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Rumors fuel hopes for unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro
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.
Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro to go Unibody, sans removable battery (Silver-Zinc replacement?)
Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro to go Unibody, sans removable battery (Silver-Zinc replacement?)
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 ... (more) Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro to go Unibody, sans removable ...
Sources: 17-inch MacBook Pro, NVIDIA Mac mini due shortly
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. (more) Sources: 17-inch MacBook Pro, NVIDIA Mac mini due shortly
 MacBook Pro - 17-inch Features - 8-hour battery, high-resolution LED-backlit display, aluminum unibody, NVIDIA graphics
MacBook Pro - 17-inch Features - 8-hour battery, high-resolution LED-backlit display, aluminum ...
apple.com — 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. (more) MacBook Pro - 17-inch Features - 8-hour battery, ...
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Apple Macworld Rumors – new 17 inch MacBook Pro and NVIDIA-based Mac mini
Krunker — Not only are we days away from CES 2009, but we’re also days away from Macword 2009 – the last Macworld being attended by Apple. The latest rumors being reported by AppleInsider have Apple introducing an updated 17 inch MacBook Pro and a Mac mini with NVIDIA chipsets inside. The updated 17 inch MacBook Pro will come with the new unibody aluminum design found in the 13 inch MacBooks and the 15 inch MacBook Pros. More importantly, it appears the new notebook will feature a non-replaceable battery. To compensate for this, the new model will ...

Unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro Rumors
TechFresh, Consumer Electronics Guide — ... According to Apple Insider, the unibody, 17-inch MacBook Pro will be announced at Macworld. This model is expected to have a slim, extended-life, non-removable battery. That’s right! The new 17-inch MacBook Pro is said to have a “super slim” battery that can’t be removed, not unlike the MacBook Air. No word on pricing or availability at this time. Stay tuned for more updates. [Apple Insider via ...

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