iNoob Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 For those that thought that Apple would discontinue the 17" MacBook Pro, good news: Apple updated them. They have 8h battery life, as well as 1000 cycles of battery durability. They dropped the FireWire 400 port as well, but included a third USB port. Apple also introduced iLife '09 and iWork '09, and a new bundle that includes all software(Mac OS X Leopard, iLife '09 and iWork '09) for less than the price of the three separated. The new MacBook Pro has a non-user-replaceable battery, using new chemicals in addition to standard lithium polymer. The battery is 40% bigger and uses custom-shaped(ie. rectangular) cells. BTW, Toshiba used to have batteries in their old laptops that had custom-shaped cells, so they're actually reinventing the wheel. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekofComputers Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I emailed someone on the buy and sell for my 2.5GHz Feb 2008 Edition MBP so it should be interesting. I asked for €2,229 as confirmation is coming up soon which means lots of money. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1029578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNoob Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Great! Are you planning to buy the new MacBook Pro? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1029622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekofComputers Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Great! Are you planning to buy the new MacBook Pro? Totally! I'm in love with it. But If the person wont buy it I wont be able to get one unless I save up for it and that could mean christmas 2010 or 2011 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1029652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harloe Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I'm extremely happy that Apple brought back the Matte option but also really let down that they're only allowing the Matte Screen on this particular laptop. The 15" MacBook Pro isn't even getting the Matter Screen Option. Also if you want the Matte Screen on the 17" MacBook Pro you have to pay for it! I hope Apple will give there other notebooks this option too eventually. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1029679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jglavin Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 WHY did they make the battery non-removable on the 17" MBP? edit- didn't read closely enough, oops. still wondering why the new tech battery can't be swappable... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1030091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNoob Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm pleased with the fact that my new laptop has a matte screen. Way better than the old one's glossy one. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1030492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 In february my PowerBook will have 6 years and it does not need battery replacement yet, so if it was non removable/user-changeable I don't care at all. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1030885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostgame Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 ^ I guess people are just discouraged by the majority of iBook batteries - I've yet to have one that hasn't needed replaced, and it's that way with most people I know. It's the same way with iPod batteries for a lot of the older gens. Personally, I bought a 17-inch MBP (early 2008) just last week (first post on it here) and I much prefer it to this new iteration. The new laptops are a little much for me, they look nice but feel almost plastic-y. I absolutely despise the complete lack of mouse button (I mean, what the *fuck*). The only thing I *would* want is this new battery, be it user-replaceable or not (seriously, Apple's battery prices are not that bad, and you can always do it yourself, it might just not be a 2-second job.) 8 hours of battery life on a laptop like this is no joke. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1031020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
inimicus Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I absolutely despise the complete lack of mouse button (I mean, what the *{censored}*). News flash: The whole trackpad is a button. -wink- ;D Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1031573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jglavin Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I was a bit wary of the trackbutton or whatever you wanna call it, but I've gotten quite used to it on my 15" Unibody MBP. It is, however, very finnicky if you boot into Windows. I find that you pretty much have to use a mouse for that, but I only use Windows for Autocad anyway so its fine. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1031589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbetts Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I hate the new trackpad. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1031595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostgame Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 News flash:The whole trackpad is a button. -wink- ;D Obviously I am well aware, and that is why I am saying it's a piece of shit. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1032167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedfreaK Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 wow, the new trackpad is just gorgeous! when i work on a windows laptop now, i hate that tiny useless trackpad! the new trackpad with gestures works very good and there is no need for a mouse anymore on macbook, i even prefer the trackpad to my logitech mx mouse Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1032461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbetts Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 wow, the new trackpad is just gorgeous! when i work on a windows laptop now, i hate that tiny useless trackpad!the new trackpad with gestures works very good and there is no need for a mouse anymore on macbook, i even prefer the trackpad to my logitech mx mouse At the same time, Microsoft doesn't make the laptops, so Microsoft has no saying in how big the trackpads are. Where as Apple, makes the OS, and makes the laptops. I think you get where this is going. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1032971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishduck Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 £2000 base price. Oh Apple, you really do love to be snobs. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1038332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jglavin Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hey, anyone think there's a chance the new li-poly custom shaped battery technology will make its way into a "battery upgrade" for the 15" MBP? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/145082-apple-releases-new-17-macbook-pro/#findComment-1038876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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