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120GB or 160GB HD option for new MBP
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C2D MBPs can come with a 160 GB perpendicular HD. For a 17" MBP, a 160 GB comes as a standard. For a 15" MBP, there is an option to upgrade to 160 GB over the default 120 GB Hd.
Would you think a new 160 GB is as reliable as a 120 GB unit? MBP does not have the upgradable HD bay (unlike MB) and I would like to reduce the chance of HD replacement as much as possible by picking the right HD.
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Posting Junkie
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Originally Posted by BadApple 
Would you think a new 160 GB is as reliable as a 120 GB unit?
Yes. They've been on the market for months with no more problems than any other drive.
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How about the 200GB drive? Although the rotation speed is slower, isn't it true that it might be as fast or only slightly slower than the 5400rpm?
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MacBook Pro 15.4/ i7 2.2 / 8.0/ 750/ DL SD/ APX
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i just ordered one with the 160 gig drive. It should be faster than the 120 and its a little bigger. The 200 will be slower than the 160, as its the same density but slower rotation.
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I just ordered my new 15" MBP C2D with the 160 gig drive, I thought it was the best value.
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Macbook Pro Core 2 Duo, 15.4", 2.16gHz
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160 is faster and bigger. get it. 
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I wish Apple make a 160 GB HD a standard option for a 15" model. So far, I have to go with BTO to get a 160 GB with a 15". But, if I decide to go with a 17", then, I can get it at the store (spec-wise, the 17" model is right on the bull's eye, except for a slightly larger size compared to a 15").
It seems many C2D MBPs are still in transit to the customers. After I can read various user reviews, I would make a decision. One of the good benefits for choosing the standard issue is the relatively easy exchange at the Apple Store if the machine is defective.
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