sazimx Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 hi all, i am about to get a new macbook 2.0 ghz but i have a problem, i really want a big hard drive and paying 250 for a 120gb hard drive upgrade doesn't add up to me. now i dont mind opening up my laptop and i was wondering if replacing the hard drive is a good idea. i have searched online and see there is a 160 gb option ( HITACHI Travelstar 5K160 HTS541616J9SA00 (0A28844) 160GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache Serial ATA150 Notebook Hard Drive - OEM) i was wondering what your thoughts and recommendations are on this, weather i should get it or just pay 250 for a 120 gb hd from apple. thanks for all the advice... ps- any suggestions about where to get 2 gb RAM which is good and also cheap?? thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 replacing the hdd yourself is EASY. i slid in a Seagate Momentus 120Gb. funny thing was the 60Gb the MacBook shipped with was a Seagate Momentus too dont get the hdd from apple - there's no reason to, as you wont void any warranty replacing it yourself - plus then you'll have a 60Gb SATA drive to ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouch Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Get a 7200rpm model though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 meh. does it actually make that much difference? my momentus is 5400rpm and is plenty fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swad Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 For the RAM, newegg is cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 i picked up two 1Gb sticks for my macbook off ebay - brand new PNY parts, shipped directly from the People's Republic very cheap too - about 20% cheaper than UK prices. now i just need the refund for my returned macbook, and for apple to announce the merombooks and i'll be set.... *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sazimx Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 thanks guys.. love your feedback... question... would i be alright if i pop in that hitachi 160 gb sata hd/??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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