Originally Posted by MOSH  Mostly 1080i, but P has come into it a few times. |
- AND both 1080i capture adn edit and 1080p capture and edit have worked OK, without dropped frames and jerkiness?
Apple do actually ship the MBP with a 7200RPM drive although I think it's only 100GB, but it is cheaper than the 160GB 5400RPM |
Not any more - check
Apple (UK and Ireland)
Only 5400rpm option offered.
I suspect they withdrew due to a) overheating issues (early MBPs had other heat issues) b) battery usage c) wanting to avoid confusing the non-tech savvy consumer they want to attract at the expense of removing a useful option for the more initiated.
Anyway, as I say you can fit a 7200rpm yourself.
For me, the key is choosing the right time to buy, taking advantage of any new product launches or spec upgrades; I don't want to buy and then they announce a newer faster version of the hardware.