2007 Macbook Pro hookup to TV

Hello fellow apple users. I know this has been asked before and I have read through most the disscussions but I still can not figure this out. I am looking to hook up my 2007 Macbook Pro (2.4 Ghz 15 Inch Screen) to my sony bravia 32 inch TV. Seeing how this particular model of macbook pro, although very hardy and has lasted me through now, the screen at the bottom is cracked and will probably at some point snap (annoying...).
Anyway! Just a note to start, I no longer have my original display adapter that came with my computer, it was lost at some point in the move out of my parents house and I do not remember what the hook up is. I purchased an SVGA moniter cable from radio shack since I can hook that up to my TV. I then went to the PX here on base and purchased a mini display port to VGA adapter for my computer, but alas I do not have this hook up on my computer (although the vga adapter end works, obviously).
This is what I'm assuming I need...can I get this to vga adapter?
These are my other ports...can I use any of these?
Any help that can be given will REALLY ease my mind as this has frusturated me for about a month now and the nearest Apple store is 3 hours away. Thank y'all!

dezmerelda86 wrote:
I'm thinking I will try out that first link. That seems liek it would work since my TV also has an HDMI hook up. THANK YOU THANK YOU...I can't say it enough, this has been quite the annoyance and you may have just solved it!!
You may not be happy with that NewerTech cable because it's 24AWG cable meaning it's fairly thick and not as flexible as thinner 28AWG HDMI cables you can get.  I recommend the following:
DVI-D Single Link Male to HDMI® Female adapter
28AWG HDMI High Speed Certified Male to Male Cables
Not only is there a wider selection of the thinner more flexible 28AWG cables the combination of cable and adapters is cheaper than the NewerTech.
I have a 15' 28AWG and it's much easier to string around the room and cram (bend) into a corner.

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