![]() We'll add the small file random results in a few days. We rushed to get these large block sustained transfer numbers to you. Note the READ speed for the "cluttered" internal drives was lower than that of the empty drives but the WRITE speed was about the same. For those still curious, here are results for three drives tested that were "un-empty" boot drives inside the MacBook Pro "Santa Rosa": In other words, the 7200rpm 160GB drive was 28% faster overall compared to the 5400rpm 160GB drive whether empty outside or "cluttered" inside. Based on that, you can draw valid conclusions regarding the relative speed of each drive. The testing method we used in the graphs at the top of this page shows the maximum possible speed using a totally empty drive. You are aware that the drive slows down as it fills up? ![]() The transfer rates measured slower than our external tests but that's because internal drives had Mac OS X and various applications installed - meaning the fastest portion of the drive was already in use and unavailable for benchmarking. We do have test results for three drives internal to the newest MacBook Pro including an aftermarket Samsung 250G 5400rpm. WON'T THE DRIVES PERFORM DIFFERENTLY INSIDE THE MACBOOK PRO? We'll report on those specifics in a subsequent article - but suffice to say, "You can't have it both ways." We must warn you that the newest, fastest drives use more battery power. Some of you are frustated by the relative limited capacity of the 100GB 7200rpm notebook drives optional in the first rev of the MacBook Pro. Those of you that "settled" for the stock 5400rpm drive or 4200rpm drive and are wishing for more speed without giving up capacity, your prayers are answered. Though we ordered our 17" MacBook Pro "Rosa" with the optional Seagate 7200.2 160G 7K drive, we are already feeling envious and obsolete. MacBook Pro = 17" MacBook Pro 2.4GHz with SeriTek/2SM2-E SATA ExpressCard/34 host adapterĢ00G 7K = Hitachi Travelstar 7K200 200GB 7200rpm SATA notebook driveġ60G 7K = Seagate Momentus 7200.2 160GB 7200rpm SATA notebook driveġ00G 7K = Hitachi Travelstar 7K100 100GB 7200rpm SATA notebook driveġ60G 5K = Hitachi Travelstar 5K160 160GB 5400rpm SATA notebook driveĢ00G 4K = Toshiba MK2035GSS 200GB 4200rpm SATA notebook drive Mac Pro = 8-Core Mac Pro 3GHz with SeriTek/2SE2-E SATA PCIe host adapter QuickBench 4.01 Extended Test: Average of 20MB - 100MB Extended Test - 5 runs As you can see in the graphs below, the numbers are very similar for both the Mac Pro and MacBook Pro. We also tested each drive on the 8-core Mac Pro only we used the FirmTek SeriTek/2SE2-E SATA PCIe host adapter for the SATA tests. Since we didn't fancy cracking open our brand-new 17" MacBook Pro, we tested samples of each SATA notebook drive externally using.Ī) the FirmTek SeriTek/2SM2-E SATA ExpressCard/34 using a notebook enclosure with an eSATA port, andī) the built-in FW800 port connected to a notebook enclosure with FireWire 800 ports. ![]() ![]() We tested those two drives along with others to see what speed gains can be achieved if you select the CTO option or want to upgrade your existing MacBook Pro's internal drive - or want to add an external notebook drive. Since that rollout, Hitachi has started shipping its Travelstar 7K200 200GB 7200rpm notebook drive. We ordered our 17" MacBook Pro with that drive. With the release of the "Santa Rosa" MacBook Pro, Apple added a configure-to-order option of the Seagate Momentus 7200.2 160GB 7200rpm internal notebook (2.5") drive. ![]()
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