Wondering whether it is worth springing for the 256GB SSD MBP or going with the 750GB 7200 rpm HD MBP I initially anticipated.

I'm a filmmaker/photographer and an individual artist, not a company. My current 120GB Macbook is chugging and scraping, even with external HDs for Final Cut Pro and Aperture 3, so I'd likely need the bigger drive. I'm also not loving having to carry an external HD for each application. And I've read in these forums some mention of SSD's not being entirely compatible with editing software, and then others who rave about it. I use Aperture 3 and Photoshop quite often; Final Cut Pro less often but hope to increase that in the future.
I'm very low-tech and intuitive—the namebrands, the abbreviations, the booting from one drive to the next—is over my head and likely beyond my patience and ability to understand. I really just want a computer that will allow me to get on with my work.
Many thanks for any input!

Just some other thoughts on this matter. You can always increase the HDD size later if you needs so require. Currently the largest available are 1TB. In a year there may be larger ones if the pattern of HDD capacity continues. They can be installed by the user very, very easily.
I would also suggest to consider the anti-glare display. The photographers, both professional and avid enthusiasts that I know say the the color accuracy is superior to the glossy.
I personally would spend extra dollars on a faster processor than a SSD. They are over priced for value received at this time.
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Hi All and thanks to all who replied. It is greatly appreciated and has been very helpful.
Here is the update.
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voiding warranties most likely.

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