Thunderbolt or MiniDisplay Port?

So I'm wanting to get an HDMI hook up for my Macbook, so I can hook up almost anywhere I go. While searching for a MiniDisplay Port adapter, I came across a Thunderbolt to HDMI adapter. So my question is, which is better? I know Thunderbolt is supposed to be blazing fast, but would it make much of a difference if I got one or the other?

The minidisplayport to HDMI works fine. Thunderbolt is just going to cost more.
http://www.amazon.com/Mini_Dis-HDMI-CB6-Mini-DisplayPort-Adapter-Cable/dp/B003OC 6LWM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388634378&sr=8-2&keywords=mini+display+to+hdmi

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