Is this a reasonable SSD to install in a new Macbook Pro?

Hello all,
I have never owned an apple laptop or desktop and I am about to purchase a brand new macbook pro 15". I am trying to decide between ordering the pre-installed 128 ssd provided by apple versus buying and installing my own. Most people seem to think that the performance boost from installing a third party SSD is well worth it.
I'd appreciate any input on a good ssd to install in the macbook pro. From my limited research, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227395&cmre=ocz_vertex_ssd-_-20-227-395--Product, would be a reasonable drive. This drive would cost me the same as the 128 SSD from apple.
Being a new apple user, I am also curious about the difficulty of installing the mac OS and programs. Does apple send this software in CD format with new macbook pros ? If I did go with installing my own ssd where would I get the software I will need?
Lastly, I just want to make sure that installing an SSD doesn't void applecare/warranty. I'm pretty sure that it doesn't, but there are alot of conflicting opinions on this for some reason.
Thanks for your help!

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