17-inch unibody MacBook Pro with non-removable battery rumored for Macworld

9to5Mac is reporting that a unibody, 17-inch MacBook Pro will be announced at Macworld, following in the footsteps of the previously released unibody 13 and 15-inchers. The rumor, backed up by some "whisperers" at Macrumors, isn't really an earth-shattering surprise -- though the accompanying revelation that this model is expected to have a slim, extended-life, non-removable battery is rather eye-opening -- and somewhat disappointing, considering the lameness of non-removable batteries. We'll know for sure on Tuesday at the keynote.

Update: Apple Insider is now independently confirming the imminent arrival of the unibody 17-incher, and also corroborating the fixed internal battery theory.

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[Harrison Posted Jan 5th 2009 12:26AM]

Why is Apple regressing? Will we see 10" IIe models or PowerBook Duos? I'd actually like to see a modern day version of the later...

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2009 1:59AM]

apple wouldnt do that, i have a 17" powerbook, and it has a removable battery, and it couldnt be any better, and they know that

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 5th 2009 3:32AM]

huuu... After 2 years, my 17inch Toshiba battery was very weak. I buyed another one for 40$ and now its just like a new laptop!

[Raul7 Posted Jan 5th 2009 7:40AM]

And exactly how is that related to this post?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2009 12:13AM]

So, whats this about rumors? You big babies, "Oh no we cant replace the batteries ourselves, now we'll have to spend a few extra dollars and drive to the apple store." Give it up, drastic things happen when it results in longer life time.