Apple confirms MacBook Pro 17 delay

Now that Apple's self-imposed deadline to ship the new unibody MacBook Pro 17 "this month" (back in January) has come and gone many people are beginning to wonder about the status of their orders. Apple spokesman Bill Evans broke the silence telling MacworldWrapping up the new 17-inch MacBook Pro is taking a few days longer than we expected, and we now expect to begin shipments in mid-February.