SSD or regular harddrive?

[eyal89]

With all the rumors going on about the MPB's next update will include an option to get an SSD harddrive, i started wondering about if I should get an SSD in my next MBP or I should go for the regular harddrive?

I've done some searching, but I would still like to be held in the hand and told:

What exacly is the difference?

I dont mind paying some money for an external harddrive to all my big files such as music or videos.

I just want my macbook to work as fast as possible while im working with stuff like photoshop and other applications.

So again, why should I choose an SSD?

Thanks in advance!

 

[eyal89]

Im sorry, you can lock this thread.

I dont know why, but the first time I searched I didn't get any results.

I found this, which explains my question:

SSD

+ FAST
+ Should last longer
+ Silent
+ Uses less power so no heat issues
+ No vibration
- Small capacities
- High price

HD

+ Big capacities
+ Cheap
+ Fast enough for average Joe
- Not as fast as SSD
- Will likely die sooner
- Makes noise
- May vibrate
- Uses more power

 

[alphaod]

You can already choose an SSD in the current revision; that said if you can afford the higher price and willing to sacrifice some capacity definitely go for a SSD.

And if you do choose to go for one, buy a third-party drive as it's both cheaper and faster than the one Apple includes.