Recomend me a HD for an early 2011 13" macbook pro

[albert2k]

I have an early 2011, 13" Macbook Pro. This came with a 350 GB Hard Disk. I'm interesting to replace this with a 1TB Hard Disk. I hear from a Best Buy Technician that this HD must be one from Apple. Is this correct?

 

[miles01110]

No, any 1 TB 2.5" drive will fit. It doesn't have to be from Apple.

 

[blueroom]

No, any 1 TB 2.5" drive will fit. It doesn't have to be from Apple.

Some 1TB drives are 15mm. Too big for a MBP. You'll need 12.5mm.

 

[albert2k]

Some 1TB drives are 15mm. Too big for a MBP. You'll need 12.5mm.

That is what I thought, the only problem is that this have to be 12.5mm or 9.5mm.

 

[Astroboy907]

That is what I thought, the only problem is that this have to be 12.5mm or 9.5mm.

Which models support 12.5mm? (I have a late 08/early 09)

 

[blueroom]

My mistake, you need the 9.5 for all MBP's. Not sure what the OptiBay SATA chassis will hold you'll have to contact OWC.

I'd recommend the Seagate XT 750 Hybrid as a nice drive that'll fit your MBP.

 

[9Benua]

Instead of 1tb drive, I prefer to get 750GB 7200rpm WD Scorpio black.

 

[albert2k]

Instead of 1tb drive, I prefer to get 750GB 7200rpm WD Scorpio black.

Just one question, Why 750 instead of 1T? Just curious.

 

[heisenberg123]

i recomend the Samsung Spinpoint M8 1TB 9.5mm

 

[9Benua]

Just one question, Why 750 instead of 1T? Just curious.

It's 7200rpm vs 5400rpm. It should be a little bit faster.

 

[albert2k]

It's 7200rpm vs 5400rpm. It should be a little bit faster.

OK, that made sense for me.