Upgrade Harddrive - What brands actually work???

Hi, I'm getting a bit confused. More I read, more I am unsure what direction to go. I have a 15" MacBook Pro (Early 2006), and want to upgrade the harddrive to a larger one.
Looking at the Seagate 500Gb, then see all kinds of post about them freezing up and having lots of problems. So I think, "Well, Western Digital is good, right?" and am looking at their 320Gb Scorpio Black (without G shock). Then see post saying WD is junk ... ARRRGGGHHH!!!
Seems everyone has problem with every brand. So, which is really reliable and a good upgrade to go with?
Thanks!

Kappy, thank you for the reply. I actually did search for answers, but all that came up was others with the similar questions that were never really answered, and the complaints about the various drives. I do search before posting, but sometimes just posting a new question is much easier than sifting through all the various complaints and such.
I appreciate your reply and input. It still concerns me with the rash of problems seagate seems to have as of late, with no apparent resolution. Although as you say, out of how many they sell, the incidents are likely a small percentage.
Thanks for the tips too, I realize it's a bit involved replacing the drives and am familiar with the workings and how to do it. Just figuring what to put in it ... lol!

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