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more about #schiller RedBackFur: So again Apple says, "Fuck the Corporate User". Yea, our computers never break. Uh....until they do. I can't get On-Sight AppleCare Service. I can't... more » Kaiser-Machead: The thing that bugs me the most about this computer, other than the lack of access panels, is the fact that there's only ONE extra USB port for all th... 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: Have fun NOT removing the HDD... 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 » madog: At the risk of being crass, "We here at Apple are always trying to advance the performance in our portable products. So when I asked Dave about all th... more » platoreborn: that is all well and good, but I had to replace my MBP battery after having it for only one year and a day. what are people going to do if they do not... more » allthosemoments: Ha, it's cute to see Apple going on some more about how green their laptops are. more » Kaiser-Machead: This will certainly give anyone who was sitting and hoping and praying and growling for a 17" update a moment of pause. This certainly stinks if you a... more » Monty: I couldn't see the laptop past all the glare from the screen. Actually, I could, and it looks nice, but I am still stunned by the use of the glossy s... more » inspiredEpic: Dang that's beautiful, I always kind of liked the look of HP's notebooks more than Apple's...until now. Alas, I bought my MBP in Spring 2008, not gett... 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 » -
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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] -
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17" MacBook Pro Unibody First Hands On
The new 17" MacBook Pro with a unibody construction and an integrated battery feels thinner than the previous version and really looks beautiful. Check out our gallery to see for yourself. More »
