2.5" HDD 5400 vs. 7200

[falconman]

Im looking into replacing my current 320gb 7200 HDD in my macbook pro and would like at least 500gb and 7200....the only option out there is a seagate though. Ive heard go with a western digital 500gb or even 640gb 5400rpm drive and not to worry about the speed difference between the 7200. I do alot of video editing and think 200 would be better..but that leaves me with a seagate 500/7200 or a western digital 320/7200.....thoughts?

 

[falconman]

think WD will release a 500/7200 soon?

 

[XS Janus]

7200 for sure. The difference was night and day for me. even in normal office use

 

[Badger]

There is also the Hitachi 500gb 7200 http://www.frys.com/product/5966014?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

[Asposium]

i bought a seagate 500/7200 to replace the stock drive in my HP HDX16

the seagate is quicker, hotter and noisier

 

[falconman]

There is also the Hitachi 500gb 7200 http://www.frys.com/product/5966014?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

oo anyone used this drive?

 

[Badger]

There's a lot of talk about it here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=431402

It appears to be the fastest 2.5" 500gb 7200rpm out right now.