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krossfyter
Dec 19, 2003, 07:17 PM
Okay I am in need of the expierenced, seasoned mac guys on here on finding which hard drive is best for my powerbook. Its a 667 powerbook g4 (rev. c). I have looked around but im not sure which one is generally better then the rest... which brand that is. Should I go with travelstar, western digital or maxtor or anything else for that matter? I am looking at the 60gb ones and at least a 40 gb with 5400 speed.... and i am willing to spend a little over 200 bucks. Thanks for any help you all are able to provide.


krossfyter
Dec 19, 2003, 09:08 PM
okay ive looked around a little and so far this is the best deal ive found...

http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=5582&Item=TOSMK6022GAX

what do you all think?

whats the significance of the speed of the hard drive (stupid question i know)... but is there really a difference between 5400 and 4200? Whats the difference?


here are my options...

http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Page.cfm?Parent=91&Title=2%2E5%22%20IDE%20%26%20SCSI%20for%20Laptops&Template=
krossfyter
Dec 20, 2003, 12:17 PM
dang seems like im talking to myself... dont mean to! heh

can anyone vouch if the HITACHI TravelStar 60 GB is good or not? should i not go with hitachi?
rjrufo
Dec 20, 2003, 03:10 PM
I believe that the origional HD in the PB's are the Travelstar, though I could be wrong. I really can't help much more than that, since I've not yet purchased a new HD for mine.
Sun Baked
Dec 20, 2003, 04:44 PM
Originally posted by rjrufo
I believe that the origional HD in the PB's are the Travelstar, though I could be wrong. I really can't help much more than that, since I've not yet purchased a new HD for mine. But it was probably called an IBM drive back then, seems Hitachi is making the transition to their own name now.
live4ever
Dec 20, 2003, 07:33 PM
Check out this test for performance numbers comparing 7200vs5400vs4200 rpm drives.

http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/IDE/hitachi_travelstar60GB_7200/travelstar60GB_7200rpm.html

You can get the 60gb 7200rpm drive for about $250 US and it would be the best choice if you wanted more performance.

Otherwise if performance is not too much of a concern get either a 4200 or 5400 rpm drive in the largest size you see fit (they come with a 3 year warranty).
krossfyter
Dec 20, 2003, 08:00 PM
yeah thanks i think im going to go with that hitachi 60gb 7200 drive. its what i need.