Which HDD in macbook pro?

Hi,
Would these Hard disks fit in my macbook pro from november 2009?
Samsung HDD 500 GB SATA 2,5" HM500JJ
Samsung HDD 500 GB SATA 2,5" HM500JI
The upper one has 16MB cache and runs at 7200rpm where the other one has 8MB cache and runs at 5400rpm. What is the difference? Would I rather choose more cache and more rpm? Who can explain me how it works, what it does and what the pros and cons are for more rpm and more cache?
Then another thing: there are hundreds of harddisks what all more ore less the same specs en price. How should I choose? There's Samsung, Hitachi, Seagate, WD, Toshiba, etc... What is a good brand, or is there no difference?
Thanks!
Maurits

I would do research..of course some brands are better then others. I would stick with a well known brand. The difference. You will see a difference in performance with 5400 rpm vs 7200 rpm.

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