@Damage

I am using a normal laptop. It will not accept an oversize laptop drive.

Unless noted the spec "Laptop" on a drive size means 9mm. With few or none on the market there was no need to design laptops for the 12mm size.

Ok, so if you are using a netbook, a tablet PC or some kind of ultra-thin you are SoL, but normal laptops will fit the 1TB without an issue (and a bit of squeezing at worst).

I think you should have read the following disclaimer that comes with the Western Digital drive:

*750 GB and 1 TB models are 12.5 mm high and may not be compatible with all notebook systems. Consult system specifications for maximum allowable drive height before attempting to install.

Nick doesn't know what he's talking about. HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEH.

Who made the title, Toshiba spin doctors or you?

If the former they are just wrong, if the latter you need to do some research...

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?DriveID=685

1TB notebook drive, scorpio blue by Western Digital.