Hard Drive upgrade, which one?

[phungy]

I'm stuck between these two:
1) Seagate 100GB 7200rpm $140
2) Hitachi 160GB 5200rpm $140

Would like to know your opinions/suggestions.

TiA!

 

[mad jew]

I'd go for speed and then if I needed more space, I'd rely upon an external.

 

[phungy]

I'd go for speed and then if I needed more space, I'd rely upon an external.

I have been leaning towards the Seagate but it does not state SATA interface. Pricegrabber reviews mentioned that one weakness of the Seagate was that it was not SATA interface.

This one does though. It's only $5 more.

 

[mad jew]

So it won't work as an internal drive then! Ahh, sorry, I should have checked the links before I commented. The second link doesn't work for me either. Nevertheless, you have to get a SATA drive.

 

[Reel1]

This is the drive you want. Its the same one I installed yesterday.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822146226

 

[phungy]

This is the drive you want. Its the same one I installed yesterday.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822146226

Thanks! Just placed an order for it...overnight. I can't wait until after the weekend cause classes start. Plus I'll need to install everything again. I should backup everything right now.

 

[dan-o-mac]

Cancel your order and get the extra HD space. I didn't notice any noticable speed increase when using a 7200rpm drive on my Powerbook. There are a few threads on this subject. I just purchased that same 160GB Hitachi drive yesterday, and it's shipped today. I can't wait to get my hands on it and install it on my MacBook, This 60GB drive is pathetic.

 

[phungy]

-sighs- It already shipped. Can't cancel it. I guess I'll see how it goes and if not then I'll opt for the Hitachi.