Should I purchase the SSD model?

I have decided that the Macbook Air meets my needs but am wondering if the extra $300 for the faster processing speed and the SSD is worth it. The one advantage that seems obvious is having no moving parts. I also hear that the SSD is faster reading, but slower writing. I am interested in people's comments, especially those who went for the SSD.
John

When the first Air came out I purchased the HDD. It was so slow I returned it and forked over the extra for the SSD. I have upgraded since then but the SSD was worth every penny. I know benchmark tests will show you numbers but my wife has a one generation-removed 15" MacBook Pro. She used my Air the other day to access a website and remarked on how "slow" her computer is. I am very happy with the Air and the SSD. It is fast and quiet. If you can afford the extra it is worth it as the SSd Air seems much faster than the HDD.

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