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09-25-2009, 05:13 AM
I don't know too much about hard drives so I am looking for some advice I currently run the standard 80GB which came with my MacBook but is now full Initially I was looking for a speed increase and wanted a 7200 rpm drive as I often work with video However I can not afford to spend over £60, in a speed compromise I have opted to go for a bigger drive (500GB) I just wanted to see what peoples thoughts are when it comes to the "Western Digital Scorpio Blue" Is the a good upgrade for the MacBook (and what is the difference between WD Scorpio blue, and WD Scorpio Black?) Any advice and help much appreciated Western Digital Scorpio Blue 500GB Sata 8MB Cache 2.5: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo Thank you for any help you can offer Adam |
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09-25-2009, 05:22 AM
From what I have seen the Blue series is 5400 RPM and the Black 7200 RPM. |
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09-25-2009, 05:29 AM
Turns out this WD Scorpion black is 7200rpm  Western Digital Scorpio Black 320GB SATAII 16MB Cache: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo So do you think I should go for the speed increase or the larger GB? I heard 7200rpm is good for video editors, but I don't want to run out of space again! 320GB should be plenty though? I would love to hear other Mac-Forum users thoughts All help is very gratefully received Adam |
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09-25-2009, 12:25 PM
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09-25-2009, 12:35 PM
Only you can make the determination as to which is more important for you - size or speed. Whichever answer has been right for any of us, may not be the right answer for you. (You are going to run out of space again, no matter which drive you get.) I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month Last edited by bobtomay; 09-25-2009 at 12:57 PM. |
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