17" Unibody MacBook Pro Orders Begin Arriving

MacRumors · 01:31 PM

Two MacRumors readers (123free, UFOGoldorak) have reported receiving their orders for the new 17" unibody MacBook Pro today. UFOGoldorak has also posted preliminary benchmarks for the 2.93 GHz model with 4 GB of RAM.

Originally planned for late January availability, Apple in early February informed customers of a delay that would result in shipments beginning on February 19th. Numerous readers began reporting this weekend that their order statuses had been updated to reflect that their machines were either being prepared for shipment or had already been shipped, several days ahead of Apple's announced shipping date.

Article Link: 17" Unibody MacBook Pro Orders Begin Arriving

darkwing · Feb 17, 2009, 11:33 AM

That is the ugliest thing I have ever seen.

alexbates · Feb 17, 2009, 11:36 AM

they look wonderful... I would love to have one

rhyx · Feb 17, 2009, 11:36 AM

Nice let's get pics and reviews up!

KingYaba · Feb 17, 2009, 11:39 AM

Looking at that picture makes me wish the older design was still in use.

daddywags214 · Feb 17, 2009, 11:39 AM

Let the sea of complaining begin to rise. Gosh, the internet has made it so easy to be vocally unsatisfied. For the record, I think it's beautiful and well-featured.

theheadguy · Feb 17, 2009, 11:39 AM

Eh... They used to look nicer.

Edit: ^ Apparently we are not allowed to not like it. Only express happiness on the Internet.

isethx · Feb 17, 2009, 11:40 AM

i don't think any of the unibody's ever photograph well, but they look and feel sooo amazing in real life. that's my personal thoughts anyways

bigandy · Feb 17, 2009, 11:40 AM

I'm glad they've started deliveries now

WhySoSerious · Feb 17, 2009, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkwing

That is the ugliest thing I have ever seen.

+++++ that.

these new macbooks are butt @ss UGLY! UGLY!

darkwing · Feb 17, 2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddywags214

Let the sea of complaining begin to rise. Gosh, the internet has made it so easy to be vocally unsatisfied. For the record, I think it's beautiful and well-featured.

I'm happy for those who ordered and wanted it. However, those of us who don't like the new design will have to go elsewhere for our next laptop upgrade. Maybe once I see one in person I'll change my mind, though! I'll keep an eye out for them.

Irish1978 · Feb 17, 2009, 11:45 AM

The black keyboard looks like crap. I think I'll keep my current MBP and upgrade my Mac Pro.....

robotica · Feb 17, 2009, 11:45 AM

thats one talll beatch

scubasteve03 · Feb 17, 2009, 11:45 AM

Can someone please post your experience with battery life. I am about to click the buy it now button, but I want t

o make sure the 8 hours is actually feasible.

LinuxForever · Feb 17, 2009, 11:46 AM

I have to agree with the first post, but I know many of you on here would buy a piece of poo in a box if apple put their name on it.

ppnkg · Feb 17, 2009, 11:46 AM

looking at that picture...I'm not sure if it's the lighting, but it does have a certain apple II feeling, doesn't it? I like it personally.

talkingfuture · Feb 17, 2009, 11:48 AM

The keyboard looks tiny!

Hawkeye411 · Feb 17, 2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinuxForever

I have to agree with the first post, but I know many of you on here would buy a piece of poo in a box if apple put their name on it.

What??? They released ApplePoo???

When??

Sweet machine!! looks great!

hiimamac · Feb 17, 2009, 11:48 AM

I'm a bit surprised they waited this long plus buyers would be buying.
The quad cores are out in the laptop PC which leads me to believe 8/16 core macpro, 4 core MacBook pro, MacBook 2 core a/ firewire in June.

Normally you don't wait as incrimental (sp) upgrades no big deal but going 2 to 4 cores is huge (June?) unless that means November. Still, the late 2008 models really tore apart the premium pricing of the grey alum. models like never before seen. I like early models better and for the first time in 2 years, I held onto mbpro and didn't sell after six months (mbp 2.4 early 08)

????? 1year warranty ends march 3rd. Same day u start working for 90% mac IT company. If I miss the window to buy apple care what are my options. Surely the company u work for must have ins with someone? Simply put no $$$ for Apple care right now. Please advise. Mbpro is 11 months old. Thx.

AnDi86 · Feb 17, 2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talkingfuture

The keyboard looks tiny!

It does doesn't it? I still want one though!

djellison · Feb 17, 2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddywags214

I think it's beautiful and well-featured.

It's also late. Very late. And very VERY expensive.

Who voted positive on this story, and why?

Fidgetyrat · Feb 17, 2009, 11:52 AM

The only thing I dislike about my 15" is the keyboard.. Not because of how it works functionally, but because they decided to use smooth black keys..

Shows every single oily fingerprint and speck of dust that hits it.

frufox · Feb 17, 2009, 11:52 AM

Any idea whether or not the RAM is easily upgradable on your own? I'm not interested in spending $1,200 on an extra 4GB of RAM thru Apple but would like to know if it's my only viable option before purchasing.

I know the 15" is upgradable with a little doing but it also had a removable battery which helped you get to the RAM....

crobi · Feb 17, 2009, 11:53 AM

When I first saw the new design on photo I find those new laptop not very nice. Thinking of the old powerbook with the black keyboard.

But when I see those in real, I chage my mind.

Like every Apple product you need to see it for real before giving your opinion.

So if you see it in real you cannot buy it if it's a piece of poo in the box ;-)

Stonewall76 · Feb 17, 2009, 11:54 AM

It looks like the old Commodore 64 keyboard.

Feb 17, 2009, 11:32 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	17" Unibody MacBook Pro Orders Begin Arriving Two MacRumors readers (123free, UFOGoldorak) have reported receiving their orders for the new 17" unibody MacBook Pro today. UFOGoldorak has also posted preliminary benchmarks for the 2.93 GHz model with 4 GB of RAM. Originally planned for late January availability, Apple in early February informed customers of a delay that would result in shipments beginning on February 19th. Numerous readers began reporting this weekend that their order statuses had been updated to reflect that their machines were either being prepared for shipment or had already been shipped, several days ahead of Apple's announced shipping date. Article Link: 17" Unibody MacBook Pro Orders Begin Arriving Last edited by WildCowboy : Feb 17, 2009 at 01:31 PM.

Feb 17, 2009, 11:33 AM	#2
darkwing macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2004	That is the ugliest thing I have ever seen. __________________ A gay man has the same right to marry a woman as I do.

Feb 17, 2009, 11:36 AM	#3
alexbates macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Georgia, USA	they look wonderful... I would love to have one __________________ 13" 2.53GHz Unibody MacBook Pro: 250GB HD, 4GB RAM 10" MSi WIND Hackintosh: 1.6GHz Atom, 160GB HD, 2GB RAM, Leopard 10.5.7 15" 2.16GHz MacBook Pro: 320GB HD, 3GB RAM Twitter

Feb 17, 2009, 11:39 AM	#5
KingYaba macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stuck in a rut...	Looking at that picture makes me wish the older design was still in use. Attached Images __________________ Texas: illegally acquired; universally admired.

Feb 17, 2009, 11:39 AM	#6
daddywags214 macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2006	Let the sea of complaining begin to rise. Gosh, the internet has made it so easy to be vocally unsatisfied. For the record, I think it's beautiful and well-featured. __________________ Mac Pro/MacBook Air/iPhone 3G S

Feb 17, 2009, 11:36 AM	#4
rhyx macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008	Nice let's get pics and reviews up!

Feb 17, 2009, 11:39 AM	#7
theheadguy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2005	Eh... They used to look nicer. Edit: ^ Apparently we are not allowed to not like it. Only express happiness on the Internet.

Feb 17, 2009, 11:40 AM	#8
isethx macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008	i don't think any of the unibody's ever photograph well, but they look and feel sooo amazing in real life. that's my personal thoughts anyways __________________ 17" MBP Unibody 2.93GHz, 4 GB RAM 320GB 7200RPM HD unboxing video - 17" MBP unibody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNCihPgfkno

Feb 17, 2009, 11:40 AM	#9
bigandy macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Soho, London	I'm glad they've started deliveries now __________________ "any day that involves cat pee is a really bad day" - iBlue ǝןƃooɹɯ

Feb 17, 2009, 11:45 AM	#12
Irish1978 macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon	The black keyboard looks like crap. I think I'll keep my current MBP and upgrade my Mac Pro..... __________________ Mac Pro 2.66, 23" ACD, 20" Dell 2005FPW MacBook Pro 2.2 CORE 2 DUO Power Mac G4 MDD 1.25 Dual

Feb 17, 2009, 11:45 AM	#13
robotica macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edinburgh	thats one talll beatch

Feb 17, 2009, 11:45 AM	#14
scubasteve03 macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK	Battery Life? Can someone please post your experience with battery life. I am about to click the buy it now button, but I want to make sure the 8 hours is actually feasible.

Feb 17, 2009, 11:46 AM	#15
LinuxForever macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2009	I have to agree with the first post, but I know many of you on here would buy a piece of poo in a box if apple put their name on it.

Feb 17, 2009, 11:46 AM	#16
ppnkg macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK	looking at that picture...I'm not sure if it's the lighting, but it does have a certain apple II feeling, doesn't it? I like it personally. __________________ iMac G5 1.8 RevB+2GB RAM. Best machine ever! iMac C2D 3.06 (2008)+4GB RAM

Feb 17, 2009, 11:48 AM	#17
talkingfuture macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The back of beyond.	The keyboard looks tiny! __________________ Futuristical bloggery with a twist.

Feb 17, 2009, 11:48 AM	#19
hiimamac macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boston	I'm a bit surprised they waited this long plus buyers would be buying. The quad cores are out in the laptop PC which leads me to believe 8/16 core macpro, 4 core MacBook pro, MacBook 2 core a/ firewire in June. Normally you don't wait as incrimental (sp) upgrades no big deal but going 2 to 4 cores is huge (June?) unless that means November. Still, the late 2008 models really tore apart the premium pricing of the grey alum. models like never before seen. I like early models better and for the first time in 2 years, I held onto mbpro and didn't sell after six months (mbp 2.4 early 08) ????? 1year warranty ends march 3rd. Same day u start working for 90% mac IT company. If I miss the window to buy apple care what are my options. Surely the company u work for must have ins with someone? Simply put no $$$ for Apple care right now. Please advise. Mbpro is 11 months old. Thx. __________________ MBP, Iphone, HacknTosh, Lucas PRO monitors, 24" Glossy 1920x1200 w/HDMI, 10.5.7, 10.5.8, 10.4.11, 10.6, Win Bootcamp, Fusion, iPhone Jailbroken =free xGPS, Tethering, b/g running, et.

Feb 17, 2009, 11:52 AM	#22
Fidgetyrat macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2008	The only thing I dislike about my 15" is the keyboard.. Not because of how it works functionally, but because they decided to use smooth black keys.. Shows every single oily fingerprint and speck of dust that hits it. __________________ MBP Unibody 2.53 \| iPod Touch 2G

Feb 17, 2009, 11:52 AM	#23
frufox macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2009	RAM upgradable? Any idea whether or not the RAM is easily upgradable on your own? I'm not interested in spending $1,200 on an extra 4GB of RAM thru Apple but would like to know if it's my only viable option before purchasing. I know the 15" is upgradable with a little doing but it also had a removable battery which helped you get to the RAM....

Feb 17, 2009, 11:53 AM	#24
crobi macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2006	When I first saw the new design on photo I find those new laptop not very nice. Thinking of the old powerbook with the black keyboard. But when I see those in real, I chage my mind. Like every Apple product you need to see it for real before giving your opinion. So if you see it in real you cannot buy it if it's a piece of poo in the box ;-)

Feb 17, 2009, 11:54 AM	#25
Stonewall76 macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2009	It looks like the old Commodore 64 keyboard.

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