Replacement HD for my MacBook Pro Mid 2009?

Hello
I have a MacBook Pro Mid 2009 15" that crashed and failed on me, and I'll need to have the internal hard drive replaced. I'll be passing on this computer to my mom after it's repaired.
Is there a specific internal hard drive I have to get that fits my MacBook? because I noticed on BestBuy that some are 2.5" and others are 3.5". Are there ones that work better with some Apple products and some don't? What would you recommend me?
Any help or recommendations would be appreciated! Preferably something from BestBuy or FutureShop carries. My budget is $90 - $125.

Also - the one I'm looking at and like is a 2.5" ... Does this matter? Will it fit properly in my Macbook?
This one - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178340

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