A new SSD for my X201 - Advice?

I am replacing my current HHD in my Lenovo x201 with a SSD. I've narrowed it down to either the 256GB Crucial RealSSD C300 2.5-inch for around $500 or the earlier M225 series for around $100-$125 less. Both support TRIM but I may need to reflash the firmware on the M225. Is the C300 worth the additional $s? Are there are others I should be considering. Any advice on the actual replacement?

Thanks endless,
I did read somewhere that the x201 is not SATA 3 (6.0) and additionally their current SSDs don't support TRIM (or garbage cleanup).  I have to say I am a little disappointed that Lenovo is so far behind with SSD support.  I am a loyal Lenovo buyer starting with the T42-T62p-and now thw x201.
Any advice on instillation.  I read somewhere that you should not simply clone your HHD to you new SSD since file structure is different and things may not be totally aligned.  Can I simply install my new SSD in the drive bay and use the rescue and recovery disks?  With a clean install I will of course need to reinstall all my programs, drivers, and lenovo utilities as well.
Anything I should watch out for?
Oh and a question about SATA 3.  Is it a hardware or software supported.  If software will eventual bios upgrades provide the support?
Sorry for all the questions.  Thanks again for the advice.
X201 w/ i7 620m, 8GB RAM  Windows 7 Pro 64bit

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