Is there a **high-end** 17" MBP model available in stores?

[Adokimus]

I know that with the last generation SR MBP, the stores carried a high-end 17" MBP that could be bought off the shelves (no need to order online). My memory might be wrong, but I believe it was the 2.6 GHz processor, 7,200 RPM HDD (160 GB?), and hi-res screen. Has anyone bought a high-res 17" MBP in a store yet? Is there a high-end model available? This would be useful for me, because I could buy it in NH and save on state sales tax as opposed to BTO online and shipping to MA.

Thanks!

 

[EricVT]

There were none in either the Louisville or Cincinnati Apple stores when I called earlier, sadly!

The MBP I want has a 3 week shipping time according to the web site, so I'm playing the patiently waiting game.

 

[natharvey]

stores get shipments of computers daily, except sundays of course, but its a pretty safe bet to say they would have one in stock

 

[Adokimus]

I just meant that with the merom (2007 model MBP), they had a 17" high-end combo in stores that had the 1920x1200 res, 2.6 GHz processor, and 160 GB 7,200 RPM HDD. Not just the hi-res screen.

Does Apple have a similar *high-end* package for the Penryn 17" MBP available in stores?

Thanks!

 

[MacBooksRock]

Wow! Those are expensive... lol