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The New MacBook and MacBook Pro, Dissected [Apple]
gizmodo.com - 10/16/2008
The New MacBook and MacBook Pro, Dissected [Apple]
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ifixit, the same guys who brought us the beautiful disassembly of the 3G iPhone, have gutted the MacBook and MacBook Pro (Pro pictured here). But beyond the pretty photos, they've discovered some interesting things about the new laptops. MacBook above. • The optical drive is identical ...

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Tech Blog:  MacBook Pro Hardware

ifixit.com - 10/16/2008
MacBook Pro Unibody First Look
— ifixit.com — Introduction Steps 1 33: First Look 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 iFixit News 10/15: We took apart the new MacBook Unibody! 10/15: We also disassembled the new MacBook Pro! 9/10: We ... (more) MacBook Pro Unibody First Look

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appleinsider.com - 10/15/2008
Apple's next-gen 17-inch MacBook Pro due in a few months
— appleinsider.com — Apple on Tuesday introduced its next-generation 13-inch MacBooks and 15-inch MacBook Pros but was unable to ramp production of its new 17-inch model, which is now expected to make an appearance by early next year. (more) Apple's next-gen 17-inch MacBook Pro due in a few months

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Specs, photos of MacBook Pro up to 2.8GHz [Update x4]
macnn.com - 10/14/2008
Specs, photos of MacBook Pro up to 2.8GHz [Update x4]
— macnn.com — With Apple's new laptops expected at tomorrow's event, sources have delivered original photos of the MacBook Pro showing an iMac-like "metal and glass" design -- with FireWire connectivity -- as well as a plethora of other specs and information. After ... (more) Specs, photos of MacBook Pro up to 2.8GHz [Update x4]

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MacBook Pro Hardware
Tech Blog — ... Pro hardware, check out this interesting pictorial, put together by iFixit. Yes, "the new MacBook is really a 13" MacBook Pro -- uses the same design, and same manufacturing quality." Click here for first picture in gallery. The optical drive is identical in the MB and MBP, and it's SATA. MBP RAM isn't tough to replace, but hard drive requires a Torx screwdriver. The keyboards can be user-serviced, but require removing 56 screws first. [via Gizmodo - iFixit] ...

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