The newer batteries in the unibodies are of lower capacity than their older siblings. I could see a lower capacity battery as a non-starter on such a high end unit. It probably came down to smaller, user replaceable, battery or internal.
If they were to be non-removeable, you can bet they'll have some next-tech in them that basically make sure it lasts forever (In Apple years, forever is 2 years).
Lower capacity isn't always a bad thing. My pentium II laptop used a 100W-Hr battery; my new laptop gets the same life out of a 65W - with a much faster processor & bigger screen. The main benefit, though, is a lighter computer.
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A non-removable battery?
...Why????
Exactly.
What is the supposed "benefit" to the buyer of a non replaceable battery?
Charging outrageous labor costs down the line for out of warranty battery replacements. Lets hope it isnt behind the LCD.
The newer batteries in the unibodies are of lower capacity than their older siblings. I could see a lower capacity battery as a non-starter on such a high end unit. It probably came down to smaller, user replaceable, battery or internal.
If they were to be non-removeable, you can bet they'll have some next-tech in them that basically make sure it lasts forever (In Apple years, forever is 2 years).
Lower capacity isn't always a bad thing. My pentium II laptop used a 100W-Hr battery; my new laptop gets the same life out of a 65W - with a much faster processor & bigger screen. The main benefit, though, is a lighter computer.