Can i install a SSD in my Macbook Late 2009

I have a late 2009 macbook, MC207LL/A, and I am considering putting a SSD in place to replace the HDD that is in it now.
Is there anything i need to look out for, such as size of the SSD or specs?
thanks

So i installed one, went with a Kingston SSDNow 200 V+, only 120GB but i got it for 69.99.
Could not beat that. I did a fresh install of snow leopard and boot time now is under 20 seconds.
What an improvement. Now I will be on the lookout for a second SSD but bigger capacity for media storage to
replace the optical.
This will add some more years to this Macbook.
PS. There is deffinetly an improvement of the battery. About an hour or so better.

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