Can my macbook pro support 8gb of ram?

My computer has started to lag a little bit, so i was thinking of upgrading the ram from 4gb to 8gb. 
Here are some facts about my MacBook Pro:
2.4 Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
4gb Ram currently installed
running on Lion
2 years old
I am thinking about putting this ram in:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PS9UKW?ie=UTF8&tag=oxd-20&linkCode=as2&camp =1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001PS9UKW
Thanks for the help and advice !

I don't know because the only info they provide is a part number. You would have to go to the mfgr.'s website to find out the actual specification. It appears to be OK but I would get the real specs for it.
I would consider it wiser to trust my RAM purchases to OWC or DataMem. Brand isn't of any importance but the reliability of the vendor is. Be sure whatever you buy carries a manufacturer's lifetime warranty.

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