Our folks in Asia are at it again with some pretty startling news. The 17-inch MacBook Pro is going Unibody, like the 13-inch and 15-inch models. That, in itself isn’t really that big of a deal; it was widely expected. The big news is that Apple is making a super slim battery pack for the 17-inch MacBook Pros that will last much longer than current models. Additionally, you won’t be able to remove said battery pack. It will be inside the machine, just like iPods and iPhones. Removal will not be able to be done by most users. – from 9to5mac

We at MacRumors feel confident that this rumor is likely accurate, as we have heard similar independent whispers. 9to5 also expects that the 13″ plastic MacBook will be phased out which may bring the low-end aluminum model closer to $1000. – from Macrumors