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    New MacBook Pro hard drive question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by 2401PT, Oct 15, 2008.

  1. 2401PT

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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    that is a complete rip off that exact harddrive can be had online for about $130 from e-wiz, newegg and zipzoomfly.

    The Scorpio line is their laptop line of harddrives.

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    I need to buy the hard drive in person, at the store, not online. That is why I went to Best Buy, so that I pick it up in NYC, where I am getting my MBP. I know all about newegg.

    Will any laptop hard drive work in the MacBook Pro, or are there certain requirements for it to work?
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    all you need is a 2.5" sata notebook harddrive (9.5mm thick) and you are ready to go.
    Look around for other computer stores, their are hundreds in New York City, most of which having better prices than Best Buy.

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