So... I just got my macbook pro today finally, and just wanted to say in case anyone else is even in a similar situation as myself; the 5400rpm drive is NOT THAT BAD. I am coming from a Windows laptop with SSD and the speed difference isnt that big of a deal. Apps load slower but once they're open it doesnt matter. Ill upgrade in the future but it really isnt as slow as I thought it was going to be.