Apple Releases 17'' MacBook Pro

[50548]

Glad to see the 17" came out..
There is a caveat though if you read the specs page :

2.16GHz Intel Core Duo(1)

"1. The MacBook Pro continuously monitors system thermal and power conditions, and may adjust processor speed as needed to maintain optimal system operation."




So if it gets too hot the CPU will slow down.

Well, it has always been like that, so this is no surprise.

Once more Apple leads on...the MBP 17" is simply THE most powerful real notebook ever...

NO PC comes close with its 1-inch enclosure, DL drive, powerful GPU, iSight, FR and FW800...a stunning machine!

Go eat some crow, Dell/Sony/Toshiba crappies!!!

I just wish I could get one...

GO APPLE!

 

[Multimedia]

The Return of FW800, Not Expresscard/54 But Three USB2 Ports

Well that is a pleasant - sigh - relief. I thought I was gonna have a cow yesterday. I guess they wanted to pretend there was nothing to talk about when they could simply reveal the secret today when the show opens. I must say the FW800 port makes a huge difference. I still don't understand why it's not in the 15" model when it was before. Perhaps they got a lot of heat for not including it in the January model that was already in stone and added the FW800 as an afterthought?

The Apple site appears to be swamped.

Three USB2 Ports is a nice addition. Of course one of those may be where you have to stick the USB modem when you're in the boonies or at grandmas house.

Nevertheless, this seems to be what the pro market needs on the port front. I'm seriously tempted to pull the trigger. What do you think Alden Shaw?

You guys on the East Coast have all the fun setting all the post precedents. I just got up and this thing is already at #163 and the 17" at NAB? string is up to #264. Now how do we get these strings to come together?

 

[slffl]

Please let the screen open to at least the same as the current 17" G4s. I took back the 15" MBP because of the horrible viewing angle while on my lap caused by the smaller display opening (yes i know this is fine for some people).

 

[QPlot]

ye, I guess the only thing I'm gonna wine from now on is the price then.

whens the 13" come out? can't wait, I wish they can take back some feature and lower the cheap price, ex hard drive size. LOL, can't wait running windows on mac, then not speaking of the battery, I'm 100% freedom on the road.

 

[Peace]

Well, it has always been like that, so this is no surprise.

Once more Apple leads on...the MBP 17" is simply THE most powerful real notebook ever...

NO PC comes close with its 1-inch enclosure, DL drive, powerful GPU, iSight, FR and FW800...a stunning machine!

Go eat some crow, Dell/Sony/Toshiba crappies!!!

I just wish I could get one...

GO APPLE!

Ahhh.Don't get me wrong.I LIKE IT!..wish I could afford one..

It looks like it will be probably the best Windows laptop out

 

[Bern]

And some people just like to complain about people who complain.

Hello?!

 

[bodeh6]

Plus the size and weight of the 17" MBP is almost the same size has PC 15.4" laptops.

Case in point, brothers

Dell Inspiron 8600
14.1" x 10.8" x 1.4" 7.3 lbs

17" Apple MacBook Pro
15.4" x 10.4" x 1.0" 6.8 lbs

MBP is smaller in every dimension except width where it is only 1.3" bigger.

Overall volume the MBP is smaller too (160.16 vs 213.19)

 

[50548]

Plus the size and weight of the 17" MBP is almost the same size has PC 15.4" laptops.

Case in point, brothers

Dell Inspiron 8600
14.1" x 10.8" x 1.4" 7.3 lbs

17" Apple MacBook Pro
15.4" x 10.4" x 1.0" 6.8 lbs

MBP is smaller in every dimension except width where it is only 1.3" bigger.

Overall volume the MBP is smaller too (160.16 vs 213.19)

No I wonder again...how COME people voted negative for this news?

The 17" MBP is just the best machine out there, for those who need such a size...it is THE most powerful OS X mobile machine, and THE most powerful Windows mobile machine.

The feature list is just wonderful, and the price point perfect...another amazing feat by Apple.

 

[dornoforpyros]

Is this the first time we've had a major product like this released on a Monday? Very nice price by the way.

I hope apple releases the next Macbooks on a thursday, just to put an end to the tuesday excitment/dissapointment every week

 

[MovieCutter]

Well that is a pleasant - sigh - relief. I thought I was gonna have a cow yesterday. I guess they wanted to pretend there was nothing to talk about when they could simply reveal the secret today when the show opens. I must say the FW800 port makes a huge difference. I still don't understand why it's not in the 15" model when it was before. Perhaps they got a lot of heat for not including it in the January model that was already in stone and added the FW800 as an afterthought?

The Apple site appears to be swamped.

Three USB2 Ports is a nice addition. Of course one of those may be where you have to stick the USB modem when you're in the boonies or at grandmas house.

Nevertheless, this seems to be what the pro market needs on the port front. I'm seriously tempted to pull the trigger. What do you think Alden Shaw?

You guys on the East Coast have all the fun setting all the post precedents. I just got up and this thing is already at #163 and the 17" at NAB? string is up to #264. Now how do we get these strings to come together?

Already ordered mine...now I just gotta get rid of my 15".

 

[menziep]

Great but im waiting for MacBooks (iBook)

 

[Krevnik]

The tech specs page has been updated and claims 5.5 hours battery for the 17". The 15" info has also been entered and claims 4.5 hours. I get 2.5 hours max on my 15" MBP... anyone get better than that?

I tend to get 3.5-4 hours during normal tasks. 2-2.5 hours is normal if I am grinding video with brightness at max though.

 

[iamhammill]

The price of the 17" seems like a good indication that our Macbooks are going to be fairly inexpensive. I'm thinking we could def see one in the $1000-$1200 range.

 

[Benjamin]

Looks great, but todays monday what gives?!

 

[supremedesigner]

And some people just like to complain about people who complain.

LOL!! That's true. It's fun to watch them complaining while I'm eatin' popcorn and soda Sometime it'll come out of my nose when I see something extreme! haha

 

[bodeh6]

Even the newer 15.4" Inspiron E1505 is bigger but a tad lighter
14" x 10.45" x 1.44" 6.18 lbs

volume 210.672 cu in.

Don't even think of comparing it to 17" PC laptops. They are far bigger.

This is the ultimate laptop and it can run OS X and Windows. So you can have the ultimate productivity and OS (OS X) and a gaming machine (XP).

 

[SC68Cal]

As if I bank account could even handle the price tag
Looks like an absolutely stunning machine. I can't wait to see it in person at the Apple Store

I wish I wasn't poor.

 

[Multimedia]

Was It Monday or Was It Sunday Without The Press Conference?

Is this the first time we've had a major product like this released on a Monday? Very nice price by the way.

Maybe they figured the stock would move more if they blew off the sunday press conference and made all the BUZZ Monday morning instead. Sure is tempting.

Can I really wait for Merom now that my FW800 fetish has been satisfied but not my Expresscard/54 desire? 3 USB2 ports is sure an improvement. (teeth gnashing - not in anger but in confusion).

I'm conflicted between my intellectual desire for Merom and my emotional desire for NOW!

 

[jacobj]

Is this the first time we've had a major product like this released on a Monday? Very nice price by the way.

That's because the MacBook is coming out tomorrow and they didn't want to steal any of its thunder by releasing the 17" MBP on the same day

 

[iSee]

Here here to that!!!!

All these people drooling better step back, gather a breath and remeber the tragedy that is the 15" MacBook Pro. The bad thermal connectors, the WHINE, the pieces falling off, the poorly constructed cases!

Apple's cool in all but lets make sure they aren't pricing these to move because they are based on the same poor design of the 15" and they got to get rid of them so they can a push a rev B out before anyone files a class action suit.

-P

Tragedy!??? I've got a 15" MBP and it's the best computer I've ever owned. I guess I could just be lucky, but my MBP isn't suffering from any of the problems I've seen listed here. But the case is definitely well constructed.

I say drool away, aircraft carrier lovers

 

[Cinch]

Dell XPS

Even the newer 15.4" Inspiron E1505 is bigger but a tad lighter
14" x 10.45" x 1.44" 6.18 lbs

volume 210.672 cu in.

Don't even think of comparing it to 17" PC laptops. They are far bigger.

This is the ultimate laptop and it can run OS X and Windows. So you can have the ultimate productivity and OS (OS X) and a gaming machine (XP).

Have you seen the new Dell XPS Ultimate laptop? It looks like they hire the designing team from a motorcross bike manufacture to design their laptop. And to think this thing is comparable in price to the MBP 17".

Cinch

 

[Sideonecincy]

This may have already been mentioned but I didnt scroll through 8 pages.

The 17" is $60 cheaper than the 15" for a bto with an upgraded processor, hard drive (for the 15") and apple care (plus edu discount

 

[iSee]

Ahhh.Don't get me wrong.I LIKE IT!..wish I could afford one..

It looks like it will be probably the best Windows laptop out

That's not funny. Don't even joke about it. Where's the hit-the-other-poster-on-the-head emote?

 

[odedia]

Mine.

Mine.

 

[Peace]

That's not funny. Don't even joke about it. Where's the hit-the-other-poster-on-the-head emote?

Sorry chap..I know it's not funny but it IS a reality.