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The Story Behind the 17" MacBook Pro's Amazing Long-Lasting Battery

By Wilson Rothman, 2:50 PM on Tue Jan 6 2009, 26,430 views (Edit, to draft, Top, Slurp)

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Battery life is limited, but Apple built a non-removable battery for the 17" MacBook Pro that lasts up to 8 hours. [Apple]

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