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I did the max RAM and SSD in place of ODD in my 15" MBP about a year ago and I regret nothing about spending the money. I did it when the MBP was close to 2 years old. I got an external enclosure for the ODD if by chance I ever needed it. For what it's worth, I've only used it to rip DVDs to my Mini since I removed it. I put the RAM and SSD in at the same time in order to minimize computer openings.

I installed Mountain Lion (at the time) on the SSD, and moved my home folder (minus iTunes and photos...way too much stuff for the size of the SSD) to the SSD. Applications open lighting quick, I never run out of RAM, and operations are sped up noticeably. The install was incredibly easy, the speed difference was night and day, the only thing I regret is not doing it sooner. Do both. Worth it.