hitachi 160gb hd okay for macbook?

[iskaldur]

I just got one a refurbished before-the-update Macbook (1.86 ghz intel core2 due), and I'm thinking about getting a new hard drive. Will this one work:? (I wasn't sure if there was a capacity limit or something like that--the new ones can only go up to 200gb?--and couldn't find any info.)

HITACHI Travelstar 5K160 HTS541616J9SA00 (0A28844) 160GB 5400 RPM Serial ATA150 Notebook Hard Drive - OEM

Average Seek Time: 11ms
Cache: 8MB
Features: High reliability mobile drive using perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) Best-in-class for low-power utilization Outstanding performance
Form Factor: 2.5"
Labor: 1 year limited
Parts: 1 year limited
Windows Vista: Works with
Model #: HTS541616J9SA00
Item #: N82E16822145113
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock

Thanks!

 

[Mpulsive81]

The Macbook accepts 2.5 SATA. The one you're considering would would fine.

Many people prefer the Seagate Momentus & Hitachi Travelstar.

 

[panzer06]

I just got one a refurbished before-the-update Macbook (1.86 ghz intel core2 due), and I'm thinking about getting a new hard drive. Will this one work:? (I wasn't sure if there was a capacity limit or something like that--the new ones can only go up to 200gb?--and couldn't find any info.)

HITACHI Travelstar 5K160 HTS541616J9SA00 (0A28844) 160GB 5400 RPM Serial ATA150 Notebook Hard Drive - OEM

Average Seek Time: 11ms
Cache: 8MB
Features: High reliability mobile drive using perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) Best-in-class for low-power utilization Outstanding performance
Form Factor: 2.5"
Labor: 1 year limited
Parts: 1 year limited
Windows Vista: Works with
Model #: HTS541616J9SA00
Item #: N82E16822145113
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock

Thanks!

I've had the 160GB Hitachi drive in my refurb MB since November. It serves me well (and quietly) each and every day!!

Cheers,