Difference between 5400 and 7200 hard drive

Looking at buying a new MBP - can't decide on the 750 G 5400 HD or the 500G 7200 HD. I like the extra space for photos on the 5400 HD but will the 7200 be a snapper unit ? I can always use an extra drive for storage - but is the speed benefit noticeable ? I can't seem to find any recent reviews. They all seem a few years old. Plus - not sure whether the bigger drive will be just as snappy (more space) as the faster drive (possibly fulling up).
Advice anyone ?

terryfromnewcastle wrote:
I can't seem to find any recent reviews. They all seem a few years old. P
And probably to your surprise, they still spin at the same speeds. 5400rpm & 7200rpm.

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http://www.barefeats.com/hard56.html
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