[Ti] new drive for macbook

[Dr. Trevor J. Hutley]

On 20 Apr 2008, at 16:01, alexandre wrote:

> hi
>
> i'd like to upgrade my dad's macbook harddrive. he currently has the  
> 80gb version and i'd like to install a 200 or 200gb, with 5400 or  
> 7200rpms…
>
> are there any brands i should avoid?

Salut !

I have positive experience with 2.5" drives from 40 to 160 Gb with  
IBM, Hitachi, Samsung, SeaGate/Momentus, Toshiba.
Go for the 7200 rpm if you can, as I have found the speed does make a  
difference.
Certainly not lower than 5400rpm.

Trevor