12-17-2008, 06:46 PM
The WD 500GB bare drive ($128 from OWC) is the best 2.5" SATA currently available - as a 2-platter drive it runs slightly cooler, faster, and uses less power than others' 3-platter 500GB drives:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Western%2...D5000BEVT/
IMHO, worth the extra $ if your goal is an internal drive for your Macbook.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Western%2...D5000BEVT/
IMHO, worth the extra $ if your goal is an internal drive for your Macbook.