Mac Stock 750GB vs. Seagate 750 GB

[meathman]

Does anyone know why apple charges $599 for a 750 GB Drive?
Arent they just installing Seagates anyway?
And..... are the apple installed 750GB (2nd slot) Drives that much better than say the seagate 7200.10 Drives ?

 

[Wild-Bill]

Does anyone know why apple charges $599 for a 750 GB Drive?
Arent they just installing Seagates anyway?
And..... are the apple installed 750GB (2nd slot) Drives that much better than say the seagate 7200.10 Drives ?

No difference. Do yourself a favor and buy your extra drives aftermarket. I just picked up a Seagate 500 gig 7200.10 for $150.00 after tax and free shipping at Newegg.

 

[Umbongo]

Vendors often do this with high end component upgrades/options.