G-Skill 128 SATA II Solid State Drive

Hi, I just bought a macbook today (earliest core duo version) and was wondering if it was possible to put this G-skill 128 SATA II SSD in to replace the bismal 60gb hard drive? Any help is greatly appreciated!
Heres the link to G-Skill drive for $214
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231221

The SSD appears to meet all the MacBook's requirements...2.5"...SATA II...one of the customer reviews says it is 9.5 millimeters in height...
To be on the safe side I would email newegg and ask them to be sure..

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