hey all,
have 2.4 ghz core 2 duo mbp factory drive in place. needing more space. have 4gb ram, , looking new hdd. don't see why shouldn't go ahead , 750 gb drive, have 2 major questions.
1.) sata 1.5 gbits/s , of drives out there 3.0 gbits/s. these 3.0 models work mbp?
2.) rmp/cache: have 5400/8mb hdd installed...would worth paying 7200/16mb hdd? don't special. have pretty large collection of movies, , listen lot of audiobooks/music. don't play video games, , although have lot of photos...i don't them.
suggestions on "best drive" and/or "best value" great. i'm go grad school , computer has last till finish.
--thanks--
yes should work. sometimes, sata 3.0gbit/s drives come jumper tells drive behave @ 1.5 speeds, not necessary.
7200rpm hdd faster 5400rpm drive @ expense of slightly more noise, vibration , heat. theoretically, battery life wouldn't affected since thought 7200rpm disk using more power, can complete writes faster means can go idle faster. of course, real world doesn't follow theories. said, 7200rpm way go; notice improvement.
should fine western digital or samsung hdd. i'm not familiar 2.5" laptop hdds , haven't been in market while can't offer better recommendation that.
p.s. when remove old disk, should install in external firewire or usb enclosure use backup/storage disk. has benefit of allowing clone current boot drive directly new hdd via carboncopycloner or similar software. saves lot of hassle.
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