New Laptop HDD?

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The HDD in my macbook is starting to make grinding noises when the laptop is sitting on the table - when held at an angle it seems to stop which is making me think that it's on the way out.

I'm going to buy a new one tonight, and think I know the one I'm after.

The WD Scorpio Black 320GB at £65

Not many places seem to stock it anymore, is there any reason for this?
A little wary that they're phasing them out for a specific reason, or is it just that they're very popular?

I can get the Scorpio Blue 500GB for £5 cheaper, but not sure how much faster 7200rpm is in read/write than 5400rpm and whether it's worth the extra for the speed.

Any ideas?
 
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