Replacing HDD in MBP (No DVD Drive)

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So, my HDD has failed in my 2007 MBP, and the DVD drive has been dead for some time.

If I change the HDD and need to reinstall OSX (Lion) can I purchase and use the USB Key that Apple now sell instead of a DVD.

I have my MBP backed up onto my Time Capsule, so need to boot into Snow Leopard to initialise a restore.

I'd love to take the opportunity to upgrade to a newer MBP, but they are mid cycle, so I think I'll spend £100 or so now to get it working again and then upgrade when they next refresh.

Thoughts on whether the Mid2007 MBPs will boot from the Lion USB Key?
 
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