In this video I go over the what is a SSD and the pros and cons of using a SSD in your desktop or laptop for both Windows and Mac OS X. A Solid State Drive (SSD) vs Hard Drive is a decision that is getting easier to make now that you can pick up a SSD for well under $100 that will speed your computer up. There are many upgrades you can do to make your PC better and faster but buying a solid state drive will give you a huge jump in performance.