New MacBook Pro: Additional information

Gizmodo obtained additional information about the new MacBook Pro:
- The new power management found in Santa Rosa as well as the use of LED backlighted LCD display extend the battery lifetime by 30 minutes to 1 hour! This remains to be confirmed, but it would be a huge improvement.
- Apple improved the bass audio rendering on the MB Pro.
- If the 17" model does not have to option of LED backlighted LCD display yet, it will come later when such panel will be technically and commercially available.
Concerning of LED backlighted LCD display in notebook, LED are located on the vertical sides of the panel and the homogenous backlightening is obtained thank to components, located behind the panel and ensuring an even diffusion of the light. For the 17" panel, the system needs to be optimized as the panel is larger, it should only be a matter of months.