2006 MacBook to my 32" Sharp HDTV

Hello all! I have just purchased a new Sharp 32" HDTV. I have a MacBook that I bought in April of 2006. So I was wondering if I could hook up my mini DVI to either the HDMI or the Analog RGB for my TV. If so, where would you recommend purchasing the correct cable/s needed. Thank you for your help!

Does the Sharp user manual make a specific recommendation which interface to use with a computer? I would go with that. If the manual indicates either interface as computer compatible, then go with digital for best results.
As for where to get cables, monoprice.com is hard to beat.

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