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MacBook Pro 17-inch unibody review
MacBook Pro 17-inch unibody review
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 ...
Support - Discussions - Unobody 17" Macbook Pro 9600M broken ...
discussions.apple.com — Possibly but I had FOUR macbook pros of the previous incarnation, and this is why they allowed me a replacement with the unibody.. now i have more problems that others seem to be having.. I wonder how long it will be before they determine if this is ... (more) Support - Discussions - Unobody 17" Macbook Pro 9600M ...
Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (Unibody) - Full Review - Reviews by PC Magazine
Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (Unibody) - Full Review - Reviews by PC Magazine
pcmag.com — Apple review, Apple commentary, Apple news... Everything Apple Part media center, part workstation, the Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch has been revered over the years by a nation of professional photographers and film editors, not to mention average media ... (more) Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (Unibody) - Full Review - ...
MacBook Pro screen glitches heat, not NVIDIA issue?
MacBook Pro screen glitches heat, not NVIDIA issue?
slashgear.com — Reports of 17-inch Apple MacBook Pro visual artifacts and display glitches continue, with the latest suspicion being that the notebook’s heat management system, not the NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GPU, could be at fault. After the cut, NVIDIA’s statement to ... (more) MacBook Pro screen glitches heat, not NVIDIA issue?
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Engadget reviews Apple’s new MacBook Pro 17-inch:
MacDailyNews — ... display accurately adjusting itself to a room's light. When cranked up to full brightness, the screen beams -- it's crisp, clear, and colors pop," Topolsky reports. "The new [built-in] battery bests the typical lifespan of a MacBook Pro removable by almost double... the huge stretches of time between charges we saw on the new 17-incher are extremely encouraging, and likely long enough to make the system viable for field use," Topolsky reports. Read the full review - recommended - here .

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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 Graphics Issue Could Be Due to Faulty Fan Speed [MacBook Pro]Gizmodo
Let's not storm the Nvidia gates with our torches and pitchforks just yet, folks, because today we learned that the MacBook Pro graphics issue could be due to a cooling issue. Again, nothing's confirmed just yet, but preliminary testing has shown users who artificially set the MacBook Pro 's ...
New MacBook Pro. Thin and light. Plus check out the Newest MacBook Pro!APPLEians
JUST ANNOUNCED! SAVE $100! MacBook Pro 2.66GHz/4GB/SuperDrive/9600MGT only $2,394 after rebate (was $2,494) SAVE $100! NEW 17" MacBook Pro 2.66GHz/320GB/SuperDrive/Glossy only $2,694 after rebate! NOW Ships with iLife '09 SAVE $195! 15" MacBook Pro 2.53GHz 4GB/320 GB NOW only $2248.99 ...
MacBook Pro speeds up to 2.93GHzGearlog
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 ...
But wait, there's more: MacBook Pro gets a small speed boostThe Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
In all of this morning's hubbub about the new Mac mini, Mac Pro, and iMac, Apple seems to have sneaked in a speed bump to the 15" MacBook Pro . The top standard configuration of the 15" MacBook Pro now has a 2.66 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, slightly faster than the previous model which came ...
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 ...
Haiku Review: Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (Unibody)Gearlog
Apple's iconic seamless aluminum frame just got supersized. — Tony Hoffman For the full-length, free-verse Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (Unibody) review check out PCMag.com.
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/2.66GHzMacworld
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 ProTheAppleBlog
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, ...
OWC Announces 8GB RAM Upgrade Kits for 17” Unibody MacBook Pro NotebookThe Mac Observer
Computer outfitter Other World Computing announced the release of its 8GB DDR3 Memory Upgrade Kit and 4GB DDR3 Memory Upgrade Modules for Apple's MacBook Pro 17-inch "Unibody" models on Thursday. The modules are also available in kits of up to 6GB for previous MacBook and MacBook Pro ...
Review: 17-inch MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo/2.66GHzMacworld
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 2.66GHzMacworld
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 introduces 2.66GHz 15-inch MacBook Pro; larger SSD optionsMacDailyNews
Beginning today, the high-end 15-inch MacBook Pro now comes standard with a 2.66GHz processor...
Apple tweaks 15-inch MacBook ProMacsimum 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 ...
MacBooks, MacBook Pros receive minor updatesMacnn | The Macintosh News Network
Without calling attention away from new desktops, Apple has also provided minor updates to its notebook computers. The top-end version of the 15-inch MacBook Pro is now equipped with a 2.66GHz processor by default, instead of 2.53GHz. The 17-inch Pro continues to come standard with a 2.66GHz ...
Apple Bumps Up MacBook Pro SpeedThe 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 ...
MacService announces SSD drive upgrades for the MacBook, MacBook ProMacsimum News
Posted by Dennis Sellers MacService has announced new solid state drive upgrades for the MacBook and MacBook Pro. You can now upgrade your MacBook to a 120GB or 250GB SSD for US$499 and $899, respectively.
MacService Announces SSD Drive Upgrades for the MacBook & MacBook ProMacLifer: The best apple mac computer hardware and software posts from around the web
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. These drives boot faster, run quieter and improve application performance. All prices include free roundtrip shipping, installation, data ...