Need help deciding certain features

I'm going to replace my dv6t 1300cto with a newer dv6t 7000 quad, moving the older laptop to replace an aging desktop. The other reason I'm going for a new laptop is because I can still get it with win7 from HP. Don't like win8 at all.
My issues are whether to go with a small 160gb ssd and the screen update to 1080p.

Regarding the screen, won't the higher resolution result in harder to read print thus necessitating lowering the resolution? I do like the fact that colors are more accurate, and that there is no glare, along with better viewing angles. I do not game and don't play blueray. I'm leaning towards the 1080P anyway. What do you think?

Next, the ssd vs the 750gb hybrid drive with the protection. I Feel that the HP SSD is overpriced, however, inclined to order it anyway even though it is a paltry 160g. In real world terms, how much of that space will I really have to play with after the OS and other programs and bloatware are installed? Will the hybrid drive provide fast startups compared to a non hybrid drive?

Sorry this was so long, but thanks for your input!

 

Since you asked for people’s opinions here are my thoughts.

I have the higher resolution screen on a dv7-7000 and you can adjust the percentage or zoom factor in your applications. In my opinion, get the better screen.

I ordered the 180 GB SSD which turns-out to be an Intel 520 with 145 GB usable space. I performed a recovery with minimum install to remove the bloatware and I am using 69 GB of space that has Office 2010 plus a few other applications installed.

You will want the SSD for your OS and applications. Response times are nearly instantaneous.

 

I agree on the HD screen. They really make a difference. You do not have to run at a lower resolution. What you do is adjust the size of the text to "Medium" 125% and this makes things more readable. You can always add an SSD later at substantially less than what HP charges.