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Subbieman

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Feb 25, 2011
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Just wondering what a good 7200RPM HDD would be for a 2010 MBP 13", hoping for something around 500GB and easy install (Drop in) would be nice Thanks

P.S. something from OWC would be nice.
 
I'm thinking about maybe going with one of these:

HITACHI Travelstar 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache 2.5" $64.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145370

Not sure on Segate anymore since I've had the majority(7 of 10) of their desktop drives I bought in the past 3 years for multiple systems die on me. I usually use WD now but there seems to be a compatibility issue with them in these new macbook pros.
 
I'm thinking about maybe going with one of these:

HITACHI Travelstar 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache 2.5" $64.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145370

I have had several Hitachi Travelstar 7200 RPM drives over the last couple of years and I think they're great (quiet, no noticible vibration, not hotter than stock 5400PRM).

I was a little nervous to buy a Samsung 640GB HDD but Hitachi hadn't come out with anything bigger than 500GB yet and, so far, I love it.
 
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