MacBook Pro harddrive upgrade

Seagates have head issues.

Go buy yourself a Samsung 7200rpm drive or 5400rpm drive.
 
StellenboschStudent said:
Won't it matter that the drive I have now is 5400rpm? can I buy a 7200 rpm drive?
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No. You can buy any rpm drive you want.

But I will add that a 7200rpm drive draws more power and makes more noise. It all depends on what you want. Me personally would take a 7200rpm drive as it makes things snappier.
 
I do agree that a 7200rpm drive would be faster, was just scared that maybe the mac wouldn't recognize a faster drive. If it won't make a difference I will go for a 7200rpm drive.
 
greg0205 said:
The Seagates are pretty good... Also check out the Momentus XT (the hybrid drive) 'tho.
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Big 1+ - if you can't afford a SSD this is a no brainer. I put one in my MBP and it made a big difference.
 
Hi there and let me add my 1c worth from personal experience.
I upgraded my MBP from the 320GB it came with to a Seagate Momentus 500GB 7200RPM and it works like a charm. Go and Google this drive and you will be amazed to discover the the increased power consumption is minimal. All this for R540. Yes, I would love a SSD but the price is way above what I will invest at this stage.
BTW, My MBP is a post May 2010 model but I doubt if this should be a factor. Check with Core Technical in Gauteng.(0115359250) It worked for me.
 
StellenboschStudent said:
I saw this, and it is really drawing my attention:
http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?cPath=61_343&products_id=45825
Worth the buy?
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That seems like it.

Basilrsa said:
Hi there and let me add my 1c worth from personal experience.
I upgraded my MBP from the 320GB it came with to a Seagate Momentus 500GB 7200RPM and it works like a charm. Go and Google this drive and you will be amazed to discover the the increased power consumption is minimal. All this for R540. Yes, I would love a SSD but the price is way above what I will invest at this stage.
BTW, My MBP is a post May 2010 model but I doubt if this should be a factor. Check with Core Technical in Gauteng.(0115359250) It worked for me.
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You got the 500gb momentus hybrid for R540?

Interesting to note that my 13" with the hybrid takes roughly the same time to boot as a 11" MBA with its 64gb SSD.
 
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