320Gb HD to a 512Gb SSD on 13" MBP (late 2010)

I have a 13" MBP (late 2010) with a 320Gb HD. I would like to upgrade to a 512Gb SSD. Any recommendations? Thoughts?

Thank you for you input! I appreciate it!
Would you happen to know what else would change with a new SSD? I read that they have a few inconveniences relatig to how many times you can rewrite over a same spot on the SSD that regular HD's don't have... but the fact that it would run cooler, be somewhat faster really makes me want to buy it! I guess I'll wait until the prices lower a bit more so I can get a good deal on more Gb's.
Thanks again!
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