Hard disk of what brand is used in MacBook by default?

Maybe someone can call me the brands or even the models of HDD, that is used in MacBooks?

Can anyone help me out here?
I'm thinking to replace the default hardisk with larger capacity but doesn't feel like upgrading with apple, too expensive.
But somehow, someone in the local forum telling me it's very difficult to get the Macbook's SATA HDD type here in Singapore.
Does any 1.8" notebook Hardisk will be compatible with macbook? or only serial SATA HDD that can compatible?
Pls pardon me for my ignorance.
Can Anyone tell me from the list below which one is compatible? :
1. Hitachi (HGST) Travelstar 5K100 100GB (5,400rpm/8MB)
2. Hitachi (HGST) Travelstar E7K100 100GB (7,200rpm/8MB/Parallel ATA)
3. SEAGATE Momentus 5400.2 100GB (ST9100823A/5,400rpm) ATA-100

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