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    2006 macbook HARD DRIVE replacement...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by carthikv12, Oct 20, 2009.

  1. carthikv12

    carthikv12 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, I have a couple of questions -

    whats the best bang for buck hard drive that would be compatible with a 2006 core duo 2 ghz and 2gb ram macbook?

    will the faster 7200 rpm models create heat or is it safe to assume the current 7200 rpm drives run cooler than any 2006 drive?

    finally, i live in the US, so whats the best place to buy the drive?

    thanks a lot!
     
    carthikv12, Oct 20, 2009
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Western Digital Scorpio Blue - consumes less power than the 7200RPM Black edition while performing nearly as well. It comes in 250, 320, and 500GB capacities.
     
    Bog, Oct 20, 2009
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  3. carthikv12

    carthikv12 Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks for the quick response! how do the hitachis and seagates of similar spec compare? and whats the best place to buy (online or retail)??
     
    carthikv12, Oct 20, 2009
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  4. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    I avoid the hitachi's ... I have more failures with them on 2.5 and 3.5" drives
    seagate drives are good as well, and hey get one whereever you can find a deal
     
    crazycanuk, Oct 20, 2009
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