2011 MBP HDD question

[EMA747]

I am very very tempted to get a very low mileage 2011 MBP that someone I know is selling for a very good price. The only problem is it has an SSD which is only a problem because it is only 60GB.

I want to replace it with a 500GB 7200rmp HDD. Is this one a good option? http://www.ebuyer.com/product/153103
Is anything else needed like extra cables or whatever?

Is it a difficult job to swap them? The person selling who is an apple repair technician says he will do it for me if I collect the mac in person so I may not have to do it myself.

Andy S

 

[Hellhammer]

That will work and switching the HD is not that hard, see installation videos

 

[Philflow]

I want to replace it with a 500GB 7200rmp HDD. Is this one a good option? http://www.ebuyer.com/product/153103

Not bad but certainly not the fastest.

Faster options (besides SSDs):
1. Seagate Momentus XT 500GB
2. WD Scorpio Black 750GB
3. Hitachi 7K750 750GB
4. Samsung HM640JJ
5. Hitachi 7K500 500GB