MBP Hard Drive Replacement

[instantturtle]

So my MBP (3,1 - Mid 2007) hard drive is giving the slow spins of delay and death so I'm aiming to replace it soon (second time in 4 years - from stock HD to Hitachi Deskstar 320gb 7200rpm). Any advice on these options?

1. OCZ Vertex 2 120gb SSD: Seems good but reading some issues. ~$200

2. Intel X25-M 120gb SSD: Priciest but seems like the most 'reliable' ~$230

3. Seagate Momentus XT Hybrid 500gb: Best price + performance but seems like a hit-or-miss with some of the FW issues. ~$110

4. WD Scorpio Black 500gb: Best standard replacement though it seems like a replacement vs. upgrade. ~$70

So far I'm leaning towards #2 but may wait out for either resolution on Seagate's FW issues with Mac's or the new generation of Intel SSD's to see if there's any price drops.

Any advice?

 

[ECUpirate44]

SSD will scream by a HDD but their more expensive obviously.

#4 is a good drive from my experience.

Have you considered this?

 

[Neolithium]

I would also recommend the Scorpio Black, SSD's are great and far faster than standard drives, however price per GB the WD still tends to win out.

 

[davids8477]

So my MBP (3,1 - Mid 2007) hard drive is giving the slow spins of delay and death so I'm aiming to replace it soon (second time in 4 years - from stock HD to Hitachi Deskstar 320gb 7200rpm). Any advice on these options?

1. OCZ Vertex 2 120gb SSD: Seems good but reading some issues. ~$200

2. Intel X25-M 120gb SSD: Priciest but seems like the most 'reliable' ~$230

3. Seagate Momentus XT Hybrid 500gb: Best price + performance but seems like a hit-or-miss with some of the FW issues. ~$110

4. WD Scorpio Black 500gb: Best standard replacement though it seems like a replacement vs. upgrade. ~$70

So far I'm leaning towards #2 but may wait out for either resolution on Seagate's FW issues with Mac's or the new generation of Intel SSD's to see if there's any price drops.

Any advice?

I just installed the Momenus XT. No issues and its really fast.

Boot time and loading Skype, Firfox and Mail 1:04mins.

 

[drewmk]

Stay far away from #1 & #3. I've had nothing but problems with both of these.

 

[man02195]

4. WD Scorpio Black 500gb: Best standard replacement though it seems like a replacement vs. upgrade. ~$70

Any advice?

I have the 1tb version of #4 in dvd location with disk doubler and the 120gb OWC ssd. I keep the hdd unmounted to save battery unless i need pictures and/or music. Best of both worlds.

 

[leftyMac]

I put an OWC SSD, and I'm a happy camper. experienced NO issues whatsoever.