Hi,
I have apple macbook pro(2012 model) My hard disk got corrupted and I am looking to buy new internal hard disk with 500gb capacity.
What are the options available ?
Please give me complete specification.
Can any one send me the link from where I can buy it ?
MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)
same as Apple uses, a nice Toshiba 7200RPM or 5400RPM (as used by apple currently)
WOULD NOT get a 500gig, a 1TB internal is same size, will work and costs only $20 more.
same as used by Apple:
$58
Thanks PlotinusVeritas.
But I have macbook pro 15 inch.
so I am advised to buy a 2.5 inch HD .
Please update the links with aforementioned specifications.
Thanks in advance.
pardon for that, its late, i MEANT to post the other drive, 😁 ~~~~~pardon my error, its late, halloween kids, Im going to blame them for the error!
The point still remains the same however, do NOT get a 500gig, cost is very little less than a 1TB 9.5mm 2.5" drive.
I meant to post the (MQ01ABD100) as used by Apple currently in macbook Pro and will work fine with your Pro, Ive upgraded several Pros.
New OEM Toshiba slim 9.5MM 1TB,5400RPM,SATA2,2.5" (MQ01ABD100)
$67 on amazon.com
You are correct - you need a 2.5" x 9mm drive to fit into your MacBook Pro.
But I agree with PlotinusVeritas that you should go ahead and purchase a 1TB drive - I have four of these HGST Travelstar 7K1000s - 7200rpm, SATA III, etc., that should be a perfect match for your 2012 model.
Clinton
what is the diff between a sata and sata2 drive ?
Which among seagate/wd/toshiba is best ?
Thanks in advance,
Prakhar
The very best 2.5" HD is a Hitachi, and is likely the ONLY thing the "HD gurus" agree on.
Toshiba is really neck and neck, nearly so. All HD can and will fail given enough time and or mechanical fault.
There are only 4 HD mfg. on earth, WD, toshiba, HItachi, and Seagate (conventional HD).
I have a 2012 Pro like youself, took out the 500gig Toshiba and put in THAT HD, and installed same on others Pros. Very easy operation. Takes roughly 15mins.
I assume you know how to do a HD clone (super duper or carbon copy cloner which also clones the boot volume).
THIS is the very best HD money can buy to put in your macbook:
$85
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5-Inch 1TB 7200 RPM SATA III
http://www.amazon.com/HGST-Travelstar-2-5-Inch-Internal-0J22423/dp/B00B4QESVQ/re f=pd_cp_pc_2
will it be any faster than the Toshiba? No, ....hair more reliable, not much, all HD are "fragile" and CAN and WILL fail given right conditions.
😊
All recent macbook are of course SATA III
SATA I (revision 1.x) interface, formally known as SATA 1.5Gb/s, is the first generation SATA interface running at 1.5 Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 150MB/s.
SATA II (revision 2.x) interface, formally known as SATA 3Gb/s, is a second generation SATA interface running at 3.0 Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 300MB/s.
SATA III (revision 3.x) interface, formally known as SATA 6Gb/s, is a third generation SATA interface running at 6.0Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 600MB/s. This interface is backwards compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s interface.
I know you say hard disk.... But why not upgrade to an SSD? Yes they are more expensive, but better prices than they have ever been and you will get a performance benefit too.
Hitachi drives are the most reliable and longest lasting. Using a 7200 RPM drive will eat up battery if you are on the go a lot. Just go with a 500GB 5400 RPM Hitachi drive.
Sata Bus Speeds.
Sata 1 = 187.50 MB/s
Sata 2 = 375 MB/s
Sata 3 = 750MB/s
believeinapple wrote:
Hitachi drives are the most reliable and longest lasting. Using a 7200 RPM drive will eat up battery if you are on the go a lot. Just go with a 500GB 5400 RPM Hitachi drive.
Half a watt is very little extra power.
You'll waste more power than that waiting for the slower drive to deliver.
Which is the best 500gb internal Hard disk for apple macbook pro 2012 model ?
