MAC Book Pro Internal Hard Drive

I have a MAC Book Pro 2011 (mid year) release.
Recently the hard drive started having issues and need to be replaced as per the service department.

Options given are :
1. 500GB Seagate 5400RPM - 8000 INR ($160)
2. 500GB Apple 5400RPM - 20000 INR ($400)

Suggest what to go for..

The Apple one is probably a Hitachi. Other than manufacturer, there isn't a lot of difference.. and Apple's price is far, far too high. For that money you can almost get a 480gb SSD... sheesh.

Since Apple doesn't offer hard drives, I suspect that IS an SSD the shop is offering ... it sounds like either the OP or the shop is a little confused, since these cannot be the same products. If they were, the shop wouldn't even bother giving you the option, since nobody in their right mind would buy it.

Yup... Service dept didn't disclose the manufacturer the pricey HD was from!!
So after chckng further reviews - Opted for Seagate 500GB and got back my mac today..
works fine so far..

thnx for all replies
cheers...