2011 13: MBP Dual Drive Setup Question

[Wicked1]

Ok, thinking of a 2011 13" MBP refurbished unit from Apple, and I am thinking of this setup and wondering what others may have done or have currently.

2011 MBP i5 2.3 or do I get the 2.7 i5 (used for iTunes, Photo Editing, and Browsing)

8GB Crucial 1333 Ram
Remove Superdrive and install Intel SSD 320 120GB Boot/OS/APPS
Seagate Hybrid 500 GB HDD 32MB Cache, 7200 RPM with 4GB Nand

My only concern is that when the Hybrid drive keeps spinning up it will chew up my battery life, but I know I will save a little on the SSD being the Boot Drive.

I assume I will get roughly 4-6 hours of use at a moderate usage level.

Anyone have suggestions or thoughts?

 

[yusukeaoki]

Optibay is the answer.
id also say 4~6 hrs of battery

 

[alust2013]

don't bother with the hybrid if you're already going to put an SSD in it. It won't add any additional performance, so I would just suggest a 5400 RPM drive to keep it quiet, cool and get better battery life.

Also, I'd suggest the 2.3, the performance difference, even in demanding apps, is minimal.

 

[Wicked1]

Ok on the 5400 RPM drive makes sense, however what about the Intel 320 as the primary boot disk, are the Intel's a good choice, or is there a better one out there, I heard the Intel's are the easiest to setup and most reliable, however I don't mind a little work if there is a faster drive out there?