http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/ Engadget Comments for 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro with non-removable battery rumored for Macworld http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2010 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 4:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 4:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
-I'll be happy to see a new& improved iphone.]]>Jan 4th 2009 4:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 5:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
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That said, and no matter what you believe, Apple are not run by idiots. Unless there were some very significant gains to be had, this design wouldn't even be considered. Apple puts a substantial mark-up on their batteries, as do all laptop manufacturers. They _want_ you to have removable batteries, because then you'll buy more from them if you want to stay within your warranty terms.

That is, if the rumours are true.]]>Jan 4th 2009 6:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/If they end up going non removable completely, and it adds insane battery life, I would really want to see that done on the other ones, as I need battery life for school and travel, but hate carrying 2 batteries >_>]]>Jan 4th 2009 6:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/This is about a company that make silver-zinc batteries (from http://www.zpowerbattery.com/about/faq.htm)
"What is particularly novel or noteworthy about your innovation?
ZPower has partnered with one of the top global manufacturers of notebook computers to roll out a laptop with a silver-zinc battery option in early 2009. The notebook will have the capability to work with either silver-zinc or lithium-ion batteries (i.e. it will be dual chemistry enabled). ZPower is the first company to launch a rechargeable, silver-zinc battery in the mobile electronics market."
Now what other "top global manufacturer of notebook computers" is there that is going to be releasing them in "early 2009"?
This all fits IMO..
Do I get a prize now?]]>Jan 4th 2009 6:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
What I would really like to see is a removable disc drive (and if they arent already SATA, make it SATA)

Then I could replace the drive with either a blu-ray one or a 500 gig HD for extra space.]]>Jan 4th 2009 6:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 7:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 7:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/The EVEN bigger issue is that with a mixture of slick marketing and "wow" factor Apple will probably be able to convince the massed hoards that it is a good idea.]]>Jan 4th 2009 8:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
To all the whiners here: I am sure 99% of you don't actually have two batteries. For replacements, you go to Apple and buy a new battery or get it under warranty the only difference is that now Apple will install them for you. So what. No big deal.

I actually have two batteries for my MacBook Pro. I thought I'd go all day and swap batteries but what I didn't realize is that upon coming home I then have to charge two batteries using my MBP, remembering to swap when the first one is finished charging. It's a lot easier taking the power adapter and plugging in any time that's possible.

If this thing has the ZPower and it has 6+ hours, I am going to get it. ]]>Jan 4th 2009 11:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 4:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/]]>Jan 4th 2009 5:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
Macs are marketed for people like Zak, iEye and Clak. People who ravenously love macs for no other reason then that they were made by Apple. Zak has even stated that as long as it was made by apple he would be happy to pay over $1000 for a larger ipod touch.]]>Jan 4th 2009 5:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
That's idiotic. Apple has been gaining market share for years now, and it's not because they are only marketed to people who already love Macs. Say whatever you want about Apple, but they are trying to broaden their user-base, not keep it the same size.]]>Jan 4th 2009 5:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
Microsoft doesn't care about their customers.
Apple doesn't care about their customers.
Dell doesn't care about their customers.
EA doesn't care about their customers.
...

???]]>Jan 4th 2009 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 5:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
Apple would be stupid to do that, unless they make an official external battery that connects to the magport and it looks good.]]>Jan 4th 2009 5:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
For instance, most salesmen will try to sell you the Microsoft office sweet for mac without telling you about the free alternatives like Openoffice. The customer starts to trust them more. In an average user, this can lead to a satisfactory experience with Apple (without immediately seeing the nickle and diming they do to that user). However, in extreme cases, such as Zak, iEye, and Clak, this can turn into raving fanboy syndrome.

I'm not saying that mac is bad in any way, just that it is for a niche of people who wish to trust entirely a company with their well being. For the same reason, some people will make fun of others for buying a pre-fab computer instead of making it themselves (the argument being that you have greater control over the quality of the individual components, and the only person you have to blame is yourself for incorrect installation).]]>Jan 4th 2009 5:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
Well, I am a VFX animation professional and I for one would never buy a Mac. It's extremely overpriced for how it performs and the "sexyness" is the very last (if it's even there?) thing on my "must be capable of" list.]]>Jan 4th 2009 7:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
One looks like he has a job, the other does not.]]>Jan 4th 2009 9:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
As time goes on you can see that the Pro line is really being targeted at the Macbook and iMac user who just has some more money to spend for the cachet and slick look. The Pro line is turning into the B&O division of Apple. Where form is more important than function.]]>Jan 5th 2009 1:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
Anyway, this is all rumor!]]>Jan 4th 2009 4:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 5:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 5:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 6:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
Jeez what an original post !!!
I'm sure that among your fellow apple fanboys your sense of humor is renowed.]]>Jan 4th 2009 7:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/I'm sure that among your fellow apple fanboys your sense of humore is renown]]>Jan 4th 2009 7:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/@Aaquib
WOW what an original post !!!
I'm sure that among your fellow apple fanboys your sense of humore is renown]]>Jan 4th 2009 7:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/

WOW what an original post !!!
I'm sure that among your fellow apple fanboys your sense of humor is renown.]]>Jan 4th 2009 7:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
Four tries, and you still couldn't get it right. Use Linux much?]]>Jan 4th 2009 8:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 4:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 5:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 4:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 6:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 4:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
we'll see. apple usually puts their own spin on things so i wouldn't expect this to be the only new thing.]]>Jan 4th 2009 5:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
I dont think im ready for that yet.]]>Jan 4th 2009 5:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 5th 2009 12:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/Jan 4th 2009 5:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
iPods, iPhone, MacBook Air...

Apple is moving towards a consumer oriented line-up. And most ordinary consumers don't ever replace their batteries. In fact, most Mac users are the Starbucks type or College students who need a notebook for 2 years until their parents buy them a new one.

And there isn't even too much "Pro" about the Unibody MBP's. Expresscard + FW800 are the only things that make it more "pro" than the ordinary MB. ]]>Jan 4th 2009 5:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
But that makes no sense at all. Apple have only recently released the new MacBooks. If they had decided to have non-removable batteries for the 17", that decision would have happened around the same time. It makes no sense to compare this to the MacBook Air, the iPod, or iPhone, as all of those have never came with replaceable batteries in the first place and a big part of their design is to be as slim as possible. The only exception I can think of is if it comes with some special new battery (like some above mentioned) that has 3x the battery life.

And if you think that the only difference between the MacBook and the Pro is Expresscard + FW800, then I think you need to read the specs -- there is a huge difference.]]>Jan 4th 2009 8:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/17-inch-unibody-macbook-pro-with-non-removable-battery-rumored-f/
...Why????

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