Lightweight Design
If you're inclined to avoid a 17-inch notebook because you think it will be less portable than a notebook with a smaller screen, think again. At 6.6 pounds and 0.98 inches thick, the 17-inch MacBook Pro is the world's thinnest and lightest notebook with that size display. In fact, this system is only slightly heavier than the typical 15.4-inch laptop, and plenty of 16-inch models weigh more.
The 17-inch MacBook Pro sports the same sleek, aluminum design as the13-inchMacBookand15-inchMacBook Pro. The unibody chassis is cut from a single piece of metal; you won't find any seams or doors, not even for the battery. In addition to making for an eye-catching design, the unibody construction enhances the notebook's durability. Rather than a latch enclosure, the lid keeps shut with an internal magnet. The notebook felt sturdy as we carried it from room to room.