Solved Any configs needed when changing out laptop 2.5" HDD for SSD?

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Assume someone wants to buy a laptop but it is not offered with the make/model SSD she wants. The SSD that is wanted comes in 2.5" SATA3 form factor.

To save money, the purchaser could configure the laptop with a 2.5" SATA3 HDD (with the intention of swapping it out for the SSD). My question is, are there any hardware/firmware considerations for moving from an HDD to an SSD that the buyer should be aware of? In other words, if the user will be installing SSD, should she buy the laptop with lowest cost SSD so the overall system is "pre-configured" for SSD on arrival?

@Joel-P,

If the form factor and interface is the same, the considerations are the following:

• the performance: if you buy an SSD that is a higher performance than that current SATA 3 or whatever, then that SSD will only perform at the lower standard. It will still be quicker on I/O but not faster than the standard.

• the MTBF: the rumor is that SSDs are not as durable over time as conventional drives. You may find articles supporting both sides.

• the capacity of SSD: This is still a limitation but it is going down in price for high capacity drives.

• cost: Usually associated with the performance and capacity as well. But you may find to switch from a conventional drive may require you to purchase an additional license of the OS too.

With no additional post, I am marking this post as solved.