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    frigg: SJ may have bailed on Macworld when it became obvious that there was no real ZOMG to announce. In this case, the health thing might have been a fig le... more »
    GitEmSteveDave_ My Brute Dojo Code CDIAFIFE: Crap, CES coverage? WHY?!?! I come to this site for gadget and electronic coverage, not your rabid CES-fanboyism! Give me what this site is about; ... more »
    OMG! Ponies!: It's a long way to Cupertino, It's a long way to go. It's a long way to Cupertino To the sweetest Mac I know! Goodbye removable batter... more »
    ishred: did anyone actually read the fine print next to where it says *8 hour battery life? it'll get 8 hours running in some power save mode, the kinda that ... more »
    Adisah: 200 cycles a year?? Please. I got my macbook in may and I've already hit 310. That thing does not last for 5 years, it's probably honestly like 2. more »
    plyhard13: Apple: Hey everyone, Apple here. We decided to make the battery last way longer than you'll need it during the day. Only one catch. To make it big... more »
    OMG! Ponies!: $179 isn't all that bad considering they're tossing in the labor. If the battery is as good as Apple says it is, it's not too shabby. more »
    Kaiser-Machead: My laptop's battery is finally in some need of replacement, though it lasts long enough for me to walk around the apartment with it while web browsing... more »
    daftrok: I just have to say this: Fuck Apple. Fuck their OSX being only operating their hardware. Fuck their closing of hardware so that we can't personally ch... more »
    SEJerome: Not bad, but still doesn't fix the problem of extended road trips without an available power source. An external battery pack with a magsafe cord wou... more »
    madog: Also, I must say that with new technology comes new problems. "Hey, we've got this really cool and fast graphics card that is small enough for laptops... more »
    Windhawk: And if you are traveling trans-Atlantic, Apple just assumes you will purchase an upgrade to first class so you can power the damn thing. Seriously, no... more »
    Christos Karabelas: I am no math magician, but 8 hours x 1000 charges / 24 hours = 333.3 days, which in turn = under a year. Now I am aware that nobody should leave their... more »
    Aaron Fogel: A. Most batteries in laptops have an estimated battery drain cycle of approximately 1000 charges, nothing new. B. So after two years you need a new la... more »
    Kaiser-Machead: Regarding the 32GB iPhone, this won't happen until there's a 64GB iPod touch. Apple is not likely going to release such a thing until the end of the y... more »
  • #apple

    As Macworld Fades Into CES...

    As our warriors move from the beachheads of SF to the trenches of LV, here's today's recap, and reminder that the war week is far from over: More »
  • #macworld2009

    Apple Confirms $179 Battery Swap Cost for 17" MacBook Pro

    We just confirmed with Apple that swapping out the 17" MacBook Pro's non-removable battery will cost $179. Fortunately, says Apple, the swap might not be needed for a long time: More »
  • #macworld2009

    The Story Behind the 17" MacBook Pro's Amazing Long-Lasting Battery

    Battery life is limited, but Apple built a non-removable battery for the 17" MacBook Pro that lasts up to 8 hours. [Apple]
  • #macworld2009

    17-inch MacBook Pro is Unibody, $2799

    Finally providing a noticeable difference between the MacBook and MacBook Pro, Apple has pushed the Pro's screen to 17 inches, its price to $2799, and thrown in a high-capacity (non-replaceable!) battery. More »