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OT - Best deal on a new Hard Drive for Macbook?
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 10:17 pm
by freqn
Got some Christmas cash, so I made a list of some upgrades I need to make to my current setup. One of those is a bigger HD for my black Macbook and getting Leopard so I can utilize bootcamp. Anyone know of any deals? I have a 120gb at the moment, which I plan on using as external storage after I upgrade. Suggestions?
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 10:21 pm
by Michael Hatsis
picked up a travelstar 320 gig 7200 rpm drive a few weeks ago from newegg.com. think it came with a 20 US rebate also. great drive. lots of noticed performance increases. ..
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 10:21 pm
by 4ace
www.macsales.com
These guys offer a hard drive along with an ext. case for a great price.
Also some tutorials if you need'em.
I've used several of the 3.5 ext. enclosures for 4-5 years now with NO problems.
They're support is the best in the biz. JMHO
Good Luck!
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 10:23 pm
by 4ace
Damn you Mike!! haha JK ....great minds think at the exact same time
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 10:27 pm
by hacktheplanet
I had a Travelstar 200/7200 that died after 5 months. I posted a thread about it a little bit ago. Luckily, it was still under warranty. Fast drive, and besides the dying, it was great. Definitely noticed a performance increase. I hope this new one doesn't crap out on me.
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 10:39 pm
by Michael Hatsis
4ace wrote:Damn you Mike!! haha JK ....great minds think at the exact same time
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 10:41 pm
by freqn
4ace wrote:www.macsales.com
These guys offer a hard drive along with an ext. case for a great price.
Also some tutorials if you need'em.
I've used several of the 3.5 ext. enclosures for 4-5 years now with NO problems.
They're support is the best in the biz. JMHO
Good Luck!
Found a kit - Hitachi Travelstar 320gb 7200rpm with FW enclosure for $109 after $20 rebate. Seems like the best deal.
Thanks!!!
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:38 am
by thoffir
if you plan to use your existing disk as external, get 120 ssd disc. no seek time, no heat, no mechanics, better batery live - that's kind of unique upgrade.