Antony
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 06 Jan, 2009 8:54 pm new 17-inch MacBook Pro (precision aluminum unibody) |
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During October 2008 's special notebook event, Apple released new unibody MacBook and 15-inch MacBook Pro. At today's MWSF 2009, Apple announced the new precision aluminum unibody enclosure 17-inch MacBook Pro, matching the rest of the MacBook family. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro not just features aluminum unibody enclosure, but also the world's longest 8-hour built-in battery life (under wireless working environment). The new 17-inch MacBook Pro is also the world's thinnest and lightest notebook in the 17-inch category, as well as being made of highly recyclable materials, leading the industry towards a greener environment.
Apple stated following for the new 8-hour long battery life:
| Quote: |  Apple uses advanced chemistry, intelligent monitoring of the system and battery, and Adaptive Charging technology to create a revolutionary new notebook battery that delivers up to eight hours of wireless productivity on a single charge and up to 1,000 recharges without adding thickness, weight or cost to the MacBook Pro’s incredible design.* The longer battery lifespan equals fewer depleted batteries and less waste, which is better for the environment. |
The new MacBook family:
(from left to right: MacBook Air, MacBook, MacBook Pro (15-inch), MacBook Pro (17-inch))
Unlike other MacBooks, the anti-glare display is available on this new 17-inch MacBook Pro (for $50 extra).
The new 17-inch aluminum MacBook Pro, is available for a suggested retail price of US$2,799, includes:
- 17-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1920 x 1200 glossy display;
- 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 6MB shared L2 cache;
- 1066 MHz front-side bus;
- 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics;
- NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3 video memory;
- 320GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
- a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
- Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately);
- built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
- Gigabit Ethernet port;
- built-in iSight video camera;
- three USB 2.0 ports;
- one FireWire 800 port;
- ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
- one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
- glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;
- built-in, 95WHr lithium polymer battery; and
- 85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
Build-to-order options for the MacBook Pro include a 2.93 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 8GB 1066 MHz DDR 3 memory, 320GB 7200 rpm hard drive, a 128GB or 256GB solid state drive, anti-glare display for $50 (US).
*A properly maintained Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro battery is designed to retain 80 percent or more of its original capacity during a lifespan of up to 1,000 recharge cycles.
The 17-inch MacBook Pro is only 2.50 cm thing (0.98 inch) and only weighs only 2.99 kg (6.6 pounds). For more information about the new 17-inch MacBook Pro, please visit http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/
You can order MacBook Pro from Apple Store via SillyDog701's link and support SillyDog701.
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Mandrake
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| 07 Jan, 2009 12:19 am |
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I love the fact that this notebook has such a great battery life, and is expandable to 8GB ram. The anti-glare option is also great for those who want it.
OTOH, the graphics are a little too weak IMO. While the 9400M and 9600M are fine for in a smaller laptop, I think they really should have included something faster - at least as a build to order option. Trying to run games at 1920x1200 with a 9600M GT wouldn't be all that enjoyable.
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Antony
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| 13 Jan, 2009 4:39 am |
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| Mandrake wrote: | | Trying to run games at 1920x1200 with a 9600M GT wouldn't be all that enjoyable. |
Personally, I don't think 9400M GT are that bad for gaming. However, shouldn't serious gamer consider desktop for proper gaming environment?
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