What is the most efficient way to use my 2006ish iMac as a second screen for my MacBook pro?

Hello.
My line of work really requires the use of two screens, and I have a macbook pro from 2010 and a white iMac from 2006, I believe. My editing software lives on my laptop, so I'd like to use my iMac as the second display. I can't seem to find any male mini dvi to male mini displayport cables online, so I have a feeling they don't exist. Should I just get a mini dvi (male) to dvi (female) for the iMac and a (male) dvi to (male) mini displayport for the laptop? Is this going to cause latency if I'm running videos? Help please!

Your iMac (from 2006) does not support Target Display Mode, that functionality only became available in Late 2009 with MiniDisplay Port. Even if you were to find a male-to-male cable the iMac isn't going to accept the video from the MacBook Pro in a method you're hoping to achieve (extended desktop mode). I've use ScreenRecycler and the lag is barely noticeable, I think even calling it "lag" is overkill.
If you need a second monitor for work that is apparently an important accessory, why are they not supplying with a second monitor? Even if you were to find a valid connection solution, it's response time would still be slower than a direct link from the MacBook Pro.

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