MBP with SSD or HDD

Hi,
Which MBP sells more or is more preferred by the people - MBP with SSD Or HDD Memory.
Thanks.

Apple charges far too much for their models with flash storage or SSDs. While I see a SSD as a necessity, I wouldn't buy one from Apple.
For more on MacBook Pros and SSDs, see my one and only user tip - Upgrading your MacBook Pro with a Solid State Drive. Note that it's only meant for non-Retina display models.
Good luck,
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