Available space on my MacBook Pro SSD

When I check space available via "About this Mac" it shows 195 GB's available. When I right click on the HD displayed on my Desktop and seclect "Get Info" the available space show's 336 GB's. Which of these is the more accurate source of information?

Nevermind! A previous post answered my question!
Thanks!
Available free disk space?

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https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3521
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3353
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4236
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