Macbook pro hard drive ... I have a macbook pro 2.16, 100GB (7200rpm). Does anybody know what brand of hard drives apple uses. Mine seems noticably slower (real ...

fud122 · 04-27-2006, 10:58 AM

I have a macbook pro 2.16, 100GB (7200rpm). Does anybody know what brand of hard drives apple uses. Mine seems noticably slower (really slower) than my 5400rpm on my other computer. Is there a program that I can use (OS X or Windows) to check my hard drive's specs and health? Thanks

triadone · 04-27-2006, 11:56 AM

click on the apple, then "about this mac", then "more info". if the brand isn't listed u an most likely google the model number that comes up.

reserves · 04-28-2006, 04:11 AM

It will either be a Seagate or an Hitachi, these are the only two manufacturers making 100gig 7200rpm drives.

triadone · 04-28-2006, 08:33 PM

i'm gonna guess hitachi as they're cheaper than the seagates, but let us know what u find.

04-27-2006, 10:58 AM	#1
fud122 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 21 Credits: -339	Macbook pro hard drive I have a macbook pro 2.16, 100GB (7200rpm). Does anybody know what brand of hard drives apple uses. Mine seems noticably slower (really slower) than my 5400rpm on my other computer. Is there a program that I can use (OS X or Windows) to check my hard drive's specs and health? Thanks

04-27-2006, 11:56 AM	#2
triadone Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,761 Reviews: 1 Credits: 334	click on the apple, then "about this mac", then "more info". if the brand isn't listed u an most likely google the model number that comes up. __________________ Laptops: Apple iBook G4 1.2Ghz 12.1" LCD 1024x768 Radeon 9200 32MB 1.25GB RAM 60GB 7200rpm Hitachi 7k60 MacBook: White OS X Leopard 2.2Ghz Core 2 Duo 4GB RAM 500GB Seagate 5400rpm Intel GMA x3100 Desktop: Homebrewed Dual Boot: - WinXP Pro - Vista Ultimate Athlon 64 4000+ Radeon 9800xt 256MB MSI nVidia nForce 410 1.5GB DDR 400 RAM Dual Channel Seagate 160GB 8MB cache WD 1600JB 160GB 8MB cache Maxtor Maxline III 250GB 16MB cache Pioneer DVR-108

04-28-2006, 08:33 PM	#4
triadone Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,761 Reviews: 1 Credits: 334	i'm gonna guess hitachi as they're cheaper than the seagates, but let us know what u find. __________________ Laptops: Apple iBook G4 1.2Ghz 12.1" LCD 1024x768 Radeon 9200 32MB 1.25GB RAM 60GB 7200rpm Hitachi 7k60 MacBook: White OS X Leopard 2.2Ghz Core 2 Duo 4GB RAM 500GB Seagate 5400rpm Intel GMA x3100 Desktop: Homebrewed Dual Boot: - WinXP Pro - Vista Ultimate Athlon 64 4000+ Radeon 9800xt 256MB MSI nVidia nForce 410 1.5GB DDR 400 RAM Dual Channel Seagate 160GB 8MB cache WD 1600JB 160GB 8MB cache Maxtor Maxline III 250GB 16MB cache Pioneer DVR-108

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04-28-2006, 04:11 AM	#3
reserves Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 26 Credits: -342	It will either be a Seagate or an Hitachi, these are the only two manufacturers making 100gig 7200rpm drives.