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17" Unibody MacBook Pro with Non-Removable Extended-Life Battery

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I really don't like the idea of an non removable battery in a laptop. I do like the extended life idea though.
 
makes sense to me, the 17" is a desktop replacement. It isn't truly portable in the way the MB and MBP 15" are. Generally used to move from home to work and then back again. The Air justifies not having spare batteries because it is meant to be as light and compact as possible, if you were wanting to carry extra batteries the Air isn't for you anyway. The 17" is already big and heavy enough
 
anybody thought it might be a mistake of the source:
the 17" unibody comes out with a replacable battery just like the 15"
and we get a 17" macbook air. wouldn't that make more sens?
anyway bring it right on!
 
fixed battery is a no-no in my book. I am an apple fanboy but I refuse to buy into that. If their product line moves in that direction entirely, I will switch to ubuntu - the reason we're paying for the overpriced hardware is OS X. If they make the hardware poor enough, the difference between OS X and ubuntu becomes negligible to me.
 
Windows counterparts?
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Theres no laptop that for $2000 gives you dual graphics cards, is made from a solid block of aluminium, has a high definition screen, and is 1" thick.

The only windows counterpart to a macbook pro is when you install windows on it!
 
Sesshi said:
You guys do know why the 17" was late in release, don't you?
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Because they had lots of the current 17" models in back stock due to the recession and they wanted to sell them off first, i think something like 80,000 worldwide. Thats why they dropped the price by $150, Apple always does this.
 
kastenbrust said:
Theres no laptop that for $2000 gives you dual graphics cards, is made from a solid block of aluminium, has a high definition screen, and is 1" thick.
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I assume you're talking about the hypothetical new 17" (in which case $2000 would be very optimistic), because I would certainly not call the MBP's screen "high definition". In fact, its mediocre resolution is what almost dissuaded me from buying one. I have a 15.4" Dell with 1920x1200, and I love that screen...
 
I can't think of anything worse then a non-removable bttery for a laptop that sucks down power. I cycle my MacBook Pro battery every single day. If there isn't a 17" MBP with a removable battery when my Mac dies, I'm not sure I will be able to get a mac...

I thought Apple would wait for Jobs to step down before sinking the company...
 
17 inch update.

I remember a few months ago while in an Apple store a customer did ask if there was gonna be an update with the 17inch Macbook Pro. The sales assistant did say there would eventually be a 17 inch update and that it would also come with a choice of gloss or matte finish. Hopefully this is true and they decide to do it across the line.
 
MacRumors said:
9to5 also expects that the 13" plastic MacBook will be phased out which may bring the low-end aluminum model closer to $1000.
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I knew the whitebooks were just overstock. : pats self on back: :D

But that 1k price is bull. What ever happened to the old Apple when the lower end models started at $899. Ever since the intel switch Apple just doesn't give a crap anymore.
 
I think this is true (but I don't want to be true). Let's take a look in the MacBook video, which shows some 17" Unibody MacBook Pro cases being made.

Here's the 17" Unibody MacBook Pro case
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Look at its thickness (pay attention to the audio hole)...
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Compare with this MacBook case, and I think that 17" Unibody MacBook Pro is really thinner:
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How about this?

How about 2 batteries? One integrated (wierd looking thing placed in cavities you can't use for anything else + a normal removable battery from the 15"? Then you can have more battery life, use up some extra space AND change battery while the machine is powered on (without connecting to the wall outlet). Does it make any sense or did I have to much sangria last night?
 
I doubt the non-removable battery is true, though they will be almost definitely release a unibody 17" Pro. Apple likes its range to have a common theme throughout, it used to be the white plastic look on the iPod, G4 imac, and macbook. Now they've moved to aluminium, black and glass they'll want the range to look complete (part of Jobs' perfectionism no doubt).

Give it a year or so and the white macbook will be gone (hopefully base model aluminum macbook will be cheaper as a result), 15" and 17" Pro will look alike, Mini will reflect the new look and the cinema displays will also reflect the look.

The Apple stores are soon going to be a maze of aluminum and glass on one side, and multi-coloured iPods on the other.
 
Simplicated said:
I think this is true (but I don't want to be true). Let's take a look in the MacBook video, which shows some 17" Unibody MacBook Pro cases being made.

Here's the 17" Unibody MacBook Pro case
mbp172iz0.png


Look at its thickness (pay attention to the audio hole)...
mbp173ua4.png


Compare with this MacBook case, and I think that 17" Unibody MacBook Pro is really thinner:
91817514bm3.png
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How do you know that's a 17" being manufactured, and not just the regular 15" Pro?
 
Some of you people are so incredibly silly....

Its like you don't even think WHY, not even once, before open your know-it-all mouths. Its really quite astounding.

FACTS: The only reason for a removable battery in a laptop in the first place, is because said batteries suck miserably and need to replaced more than underwear. If the need for such frequent replacement is removed (such as an internal battery than will last 6 - 7 hours under heavy use), then an internal battery makes absolutely no difference.

Unless of course you ENJOY wearing out a $2500 laptop's battery in one year and paying through the nose to replace it. Your call.
 
It certainly seems an odd decision, for two reasons.

  1. When the 15" MBP was released, Apple seemed to go out their way to make more parts user serviceable.
  2. Such a device would now be illegal in Europe where EU law states 'that it must be easy for consumers to remove batteries from electronic products.'

But, we'll find out soon enough.
 
I wonder if Apple has something going with Boston Power. They tout their new batteries as a significant improvement over existing Li-Ion, specifically no degredation for first 3 years and fast recharges. http://www.boston-power.com/
 
not bad of an idea...

...if it resulted in a very modern battery design. i've been reading about batteries becoming more advanced and better developed. the results are much longer life, holds charge better, does not lose its capacity, and can be charged quicker. if all this were true, then to me it sounds like an interesting idea.

however, why would an removable vs non-removable design make any difference in its life?? ultimately, the external is just a thin shell.
 
I'd like to know what the people over in Cupertino are smoking...extended battery absolutely; non-removable...big no no :mad:
 
im cool with this idea if the battery life is 6 hours +

i get 2 hours from my current 17inch battery (200 cycles)
 
Personally, i have never had the need to replace my laptop battery. Im always near a plug and so i use it.

I do have an original titanium we still use on occasion and its battery is pretty much dead. The technology inside is so old it has one foot in the recycling bin anyway...

Laptops are becoming more and more cheap and disposable as time progresses, this is neither good nor bad, its just the way it is...
 
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