250gb 7200 RPM HD Vs. 320gb 5400 RPM HD

[bsolomonny]

Hi,
I am considering buying the 2.53 MBP from the Apple refurb store. Tonight I noticed that they had two models available. The only difference between the two models are the HD. One has a 320gb 5400 RPM HD and the other has a 250gb 7200 RPM HD. The prices are the same. Which one would you choose and why?

Thanks

 

[techound1]

Depends on what you plan on doing with the machine. Do you need speed or space?

 

[nuckinfutz]

7200rpm drive for faster access and throughput.

 

[bsolomonny]

How noticeable will the speed difference between the 7200 and the 5400?

 

[MacMini2009]

How noticeable will the speed difference between the 7200 and the 5400?

Its noticeable and a little faster.

 

[Hellhammer]

How noticeable will the speed difference between the 7200 and the 5400?

It's easily noticeable. Boots faster, apps opens faster... Get the one with 250Gb 7200rpm and external HD if you need more space

 

[bsolomonny]

ok, My indecision took too long and now they are both gone from the refurb store. Looks like i will be waiting for the one with the 7200 to appear online again. Thanks for your input.

 

[skye12]

Keep in mind you can go ahead and get a machine with a 5400 and easily
upgrade to a 7200. I did that and use my 5400 as an extra drive in an
enclosure.

Now I would get a 320 for the price. And 500's are available in 7200,
but are too expensive imo.

 

[macagain]

ok, My indecision took too long and now they are both gone from the refurb store. Looks like i will be waiting for the one with the 7200 to appear online again. Thanks for your input.

Yes, you have to move fast on these. I was sitting in a bar, looked in my iPhone, saw one with the 7200 drive, went home and ordered it asap. Immediately, I had buyer's remorse, as I'd really wanted a 2.8.

It arrived today, and I'd have to say, I *love* this machine! The machine I replaced was a C2D 2.16. I thought it was just fine, but I was surprised how much faster (and prettier) the new one is. Buyer's remorse is gone!

 

[akbc]

If space matters that you're actually considering the 320gb, I'd just get the 320GB 5400RPM, then upgrade to 500GB 7200RPM and use the 320 as an external or something. eSATA/USB enclosures are pretty cheap nowadays...