engadget.com - 3/4/2009
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There's not much that can be said about the 17-inch version of the MacBook Pro that hasn't already been said about the 15-incher (and to some extent, the MacBook). Still, the big, big brother of the family has a few key differences that make it stand out from the rest of the gang. The first ...
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New MacBook Pro Gets Tiny Speed Bump
db.tidbits.com 3/3/2009 — Almost lost among all of Apple's other announcements on Tuesday was the tiny speed bump for the 15-inch MacBook Pro . Previously available in three configurations - Intel Core 2 Duo processors running at 2.4 GHz, 2.53 GHz, and 2.8 GHz - the MacBook Pro now replaces the top two options with 2.66 ...
Unibody MacBook Makes Old MacBook Pro Look Old, MacBook Cracks, OptiBay for Unibodies, and More, The 'Book Review
lowendmac.com 2/27/2009 — Also netbooks don't doom Apple, an Apple netbook won't just be for cheapskates, 12,820 mAH battery in 17" MacBook Pro, bargain 'Books from $170 to $2,999, and more.
MacService Announces SSD Drive Upgrades for the MacBook & MacBook Pro
prmac.com 3/2/2009 — MacService has announced new Solid State Drive upgrades for the MacBook and MacBook Pro. You can now upgrade your MacBook to a super-fast 120GB or 250GB SSD. All prices include free roundtrip shipping, installation, data transfer and a laptop shipping container.
Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (Unibody)
pcmag.com 3/2/2009 — Reviews: It looks like PCMag has fallen in love with the new MacBook Pro 17-inch (Unibody).
Its bottom line: Doubts about the redesigned keyboard, the touchpad, and the non-removable battery can be put to rest, because the Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch ...
Apple MacBook Pro 15-inchers get quiet CPU spec bump
engadget.com 3/3/2009 —
While pouring over the metric ton of PR this morning, we didn't immediately notice that Apple has turned up the juice ever-so-slightly on MacBook Pro 15-inch models. Instead of coughing up a CPU bump from 2.4GHz to 2.53GHz, the company now offers ...
Apple quietly intros 2.66GHz MacBook Pro, offers larger SSDs
appleinsider.com 3/3/2009 — Flying under the radar of Tuesday's broad desktop overhaul were quiet updates to Apple's MacBook Pro notebook line, which now includes a faster 15-inch model, new high-end chip options, and larger solid-state drive (SSD) choices that are also offered ...
MacBook Pro speeds up to 2.93GHz —
Gearlog
MacBook aficionados, don't feel left out of today's desktop announcements . The 15-inch MacBook Pro just jumped up to 2.93GHz.
The latest MacBook Pro 17-inch (unibody) was introduced with a 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo as a CTO (Configure to Order) upsell, up from 2.66Ghz. Now, MacBook ...
15-Inch MacBook Pro Gets Small Processor Bump [Apple] —
Gizmodo
In all of the Apple announcements today, it would be easy to miss that the 15-inch MacBook Pro ($2,500 version) has gotten a processor bump from 2.53GHz to 2.66GHz, along with an upgrade option that now reaches 2.93GHz. That puts its base configuration on equal number crunching footing with the ...
The 17-Inch MacBook Pro Review [Review] —
Gizmodo
While Apple grandly updated their notebook line to the new unibody design, the 17-inch MacBook Pro , Apple's granddaddy of mobile computing, was left behind. Now, the 17-inch model joins its siblings—with promising bonus features. Design With nothing to scale this image, it's nearly ...
Review: 15-inch MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo/2.66GHz —
Macworld
As far as upgrades go, the top-of-the-line 15-inch MacBook Pro’s makeover is far from extreme. But we’re not going to complain if Apple chooses to gently goose the processor speed a little bit without expecting a dime more for the effort.
MacBook Pro: Rock Solid! —
HardMac.com
Caly sent us photos an details about his sad story.
enclosed are some photos of my MacBook Pro after one of my friend roll over it with his car. The display is broken, the enclosure twisted, the optical drive not usable, but the computer is still working! I am using it to send this message . ...
Graphics Problems Surface With 17″ MacBook Pro —
TheAppleBlog
At this point, it seems like having some graphics issues is more of a “coming of age” thing for a new Mac product than something that surprises or worries us, though I’m sure if you have one of the affected MacBook Pros, you think otherwise.
Users are reporting in an ...
NVIDIA's GeForce 9600M causing issues in 17-inch MacBook Pro? —
Engadget
It's hard to say at this point whether we should point the blame at NVIDIA, Apple or right in between the two corporate campuses, but it seems that an uncomfortable amount of 17-inch MacBook Pro owners are having some serious issues with their GeForce 9600M graphics card. For those unaware, ...
Review: 17-inch MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo/2.66GHz —
Macworld
The new 17-inch MacBook Pro has a lot going for it, from the faster processor, front side bus and memory speeds, to its thinner and lighter, unibody design. Add in a new battery that lasts longer per charge, and you’ve got yourself a winner.
Benchmarks: 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro 2.66GHz —
Macworld
With a slightly faster processor than its predecessor, the new 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro outperformed the previous 17-inch MacBook Pro—but by a small percentage. Macworld's lab director James Galbraith analyzes the performance benchmarks from Apple's new mega-sized laptop.
Apple tweaks 15-inch MacBook Pro —
Macsimum News
Posted by Dennis Sellers Apparently, Apple doesn’t want you to know, but they’ve updated the processor speeds for its 15-inch “unibody” MacBook Pro. What was formerly the 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo model now ships with the 2.66GHz processor of the 17-inch ...
Apple Bumps Up MacBook Pro Speed —
The Mac Observer
As if there weren't enough new things coming out of Cupertino today, Apple quietly updated the processor speeds for its 15-inch unibody MacBook Pro on Tuesday. The midrange model that previously shipped with a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor now ships with the same 2.66GHz processor Apple is ...