Mid-2010 i7 MBP RAM upgrade to 8GB

Lion has really slowed down this machine and I want to upgrade the RAM to 8GB from 4GB standard.
About this Mac...
2.66 GHz Intel Core i7
4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
My question: I can't find 1067 MHz RAM anywhere. I assume I can use 1066 MHz, but I thought I would ask before I buy it.
Thanks!

Here is the specification:
- Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format
- 30mm (1.18 inch)
- 2 GB or 4 GB
- 204-pin
- PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz type RAM

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