I use a SSD HD module in my A1200, it's a very nice and neat solution.
To setup your HD using your PC you can buy a USB to 44 pin adapter 
I don't believe a HD can be too fast for an Amiga?
I agree with NovaCoder, those are nice.
I use one with my A1200 with FastATA.
I always had to c-a-a on cold boot with CF because it was not ready or something.
