Apple has announced a new 17-inch MacBook Pro which comes with a durable aluminum unibody enclosure, and a revolutionary new built-in battery that gives you eight hours of work time and up to 1,000 recharges for more than three times the lifespan of conventional notebook batteries. It also comes with a high resolution LED-backlit display, Multi-Touch trackpad, NVIDIA graphics (9400M or 9600M GT), and Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processors.

“We’ve developed new battery technology that is better for the user and better for the environment,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Apple’s advanced chemistry and innovative technology deliver up to eight hours of use on a full charge cycle and up to 1,000 recharges.”

This new MacBook Pro has been claimed as the World’s Thinnest and Lightest 17-inch Notebook. Read the rest for more info and pictures.