Value of SSD in New MacBook Pros?

I just sold my 2.6Ghz MBP and have the money to get a 2.93 15" MBP. Question: I was considering getting the 2.66 and using the extra money to get a 128 or 256 gb ssd instead of the standard sata drive. are there any sites that show the speed benefits of SSds in MBS? What about battery life?
I know it's a big expense but if it truly is faster and helps battery life then I'm all in.

I'd rather put in the investment in the faster proccessor now, as you can't (practically) upgrade it later, while you can easily swap out a hard drive for a SSD as they become more affordable.
For some resources, try this Google search: http://www.google.com/search?q=ssdlaptopbenefits

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