500 GB internal HD in late 2007 iMac?

I need to purchase a new internal HD and found a 500 GB Hitashi from OWC. I am curious to know if my iMac (late 2007 20" 2.4 Ghz) will be compatible?

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http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ministack_max
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ministack
http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?id=10554
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