hi, i plan on upgrading my macbook pro 13" to a scorpio black. Should i get the version with or without the freefall sensor. I heard the sensor conflicts with the sensor built into the macbook pro and causes kernel panics.
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WD Scorpio Black with or without free fall sensor?
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I have a Scorpio Black with sensor on a 17" ubMBP (Early 2009) with no conflicts. From the research I've done, I believe that conflict was limited to an earlier, specific model of MacBook.
Interestingly enough, this was a warranty swap for a non-sensor model. I was a bit unsure about it, but since I hadn't seen any conflict reports of late, I'd try it. No troubles at all. I even went so much as to trip it (GENTLY lowering the MBP in mid-air, but quickly enough to cause enough acceleration to trip the sensor). I could hear the head unload just fine and no KPs.
That all said, get the one without - the MacBook Pro has its own drop sensor (the Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS)), so if the drive is more expensive, it's a waste. The drive's sensor would be moot.
Interestingly enough, this was a warranty swap for a non-sensor model. I was a bit unsure about it, but since I hadn't seen any conflict reports of late, I'd try it. No troubles at all. I even went so much as to trip it (GENTLY lowering the MBP in mid-air, but quickly enough to cause enough acceleration to trip the sensor). I could hear the head unload just fine and no KPs.
That all said, get the one without - the MacBook Pro has its own drop sensor (the Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS)), so if the drive is more expensive, it's a waste. The drive's sensor would be moot.
