MBP Hard drive replacement?? The missing 500 GB drive...

[catachip]

I am just wondering if anyone has heard of where or when the Samsung 500 GB drive is coming out? It is the standard, 9.5 mm height one that could work in the MacBook Pro. I would really like to get the drive replaced, but, I am waiting on this one.

Here is the link to the story about it's release, but that was back in March. I can't find any place to buy it!

Link: http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/06/samsung-intros-spinpoint-m6-500gb-standard-height-laptop-drive/

 

[sdsviet]

i saw this on newegg. LACIE 301317U 500GB 5400 RPM USB 2.0. it says its form factor is 2.5" but no clue how thick it really is.



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822154251

 

[Kjaeldeil]

Here is the answer for you.

I have the new 17" Macbook pro, and I just ordered this. It is in stock, and fits only 17" laptops because it is 12.5mm, but it is out now. Here is the link.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Hitachi/0A53487/

 

[raymondu999]

Let us know if it fits and how it works!

 

[sdsviet]

lucky u. i only have a 15" mbp.

 

[Kjaeldeil]

OK boys and girls here is it. read it and weep.

I have installed the 5K500 into my 17" powerbook, and it fit perfectly, and the switchout was flawless. It took 30 minutes for the switchout, and 2 hours to do a full restore of 160 Gigs from time machine, but I am back up an running on the new drive right now. The 500 GB Hard drive gives me 465.44 GB usable, and I now have 330.41 GB free. Woo Hoo.

 

[HastaLaVista]

Not for MacBook, MacBook Pro 15", or PC models which require 9.5mm max height drive.


Oh Crap! I thought they were coming out with a 9.5mm 500GB?


(Congrats for you though)

 

[Kaupa]

Dont understand why it fits a 17" MBP. It is also only 1" thick

 

[MacBookProJoe]

This will fit. Im getting one soon.

Hitachi unveils 2.5-in. 320GB notebook hard drive
Travelstar 7K320 also targets gaming devices, blade servers, video surveillance systems.

7200 RPM.

 

[alphaod]

The oversized 2.5" will fit the 17", but not the 15"

 

[squeeks]

Dont understand why it fits a 17" MBP. It is also only 1" thick

its 2.5" wide not thick

a 2.5" drive is
0.37 x 3.94 x 2.75 inches or
9.5mm x 100.2mm x 69.85mm

soooo being that its a 12.5mm drive 12.5 > 9.5

the 17" is not as squished and has more room for the HD

 

[alphaod]

Dont understand why it fits a 17" MBP. It is also only 1" thick

The HDD mounts are designed differently. The 15" sits higher, so it won't work.

 

[squeeks]

The HDD mounts are designed differently. The 15" sits higher, so it won't work.

no he is confused as to how you can put a 2.5" drive in a 1" machine i believe

 

[orpheus1120]

I have installed the 5K500 into my 17" powerbook, and it fit perfectly, and the switchout was flawless. It took 30 minutes for the switchout, and 2 hours to do a full restore of 160 Gigs from time machine, but I am back up an running on the new drive right now. The 500 GB Hard drive gives me 465.44 GB usable, and I now have 330.41 GB free. Woo Hoo.

Wow! Congrats. How's the seek time? How's your boot time compared to the old one?

 

[Kaupa]

Now i have an idea, thanks

 

[alphaod]

no he is confused as to how you can put a 2.5" drive in a 1" machine i believe

No he's confused why it fits in the 1" thick 17-inch MBP but not in the same thickness (1") 15-inch MBP.

Now i have an idea, thanks

I'm right, right?

 

[Kaupa]

No he's confused why it fits in the 1" thick 17-inch MBP but not in the same thickness (1") 15-inch MBP.



I'm right, right?

Exactly

 

[squeeks]

No he's confused why it fits in the 1" thick 17-inch MBP but not in the same thickness (1") 15-inch MBP.



I'm right, right?

I missed the "also" i appoligize

 

[Consultant]

I have the new 17" Macbook pro, and I just ordered this. It is in stock, and fits only 17" laptops because it is 12.5mm, but it is out now. Here is the link.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Hitachi/0A53487/

Great to know the 17" MBP can take the thick drive!!! Thanks

 

[Kaupa]

Great to know the 17" MBP can take the thick drive!!! Thanks

Yes damn- you 17" owners are so lucky

 

[Consultant]

Yes damn- you 17" owners are so lucky

Yeah, if I do the upgrade, I can tell people I have a 500gb iPod with 17" screen!

=)

 

[alphaod]

Yeah, if I do the upgrade, I can tell people I have a 500gb iPod with 17" screen!

=)

Eww.

I am waiting for the 9.5mm drives with 3/4 platters; less platters means higher areal density which translates to faster data read/writes.