23" or 30" display with macbook question...

I'm looking to purchase a 23inch or 30inch apple display...
What I want to know is will I be able to use the cable that came with my macbook(not pro) to hook it up with the 23inch? or even the 30inch?
I know my macbook pro will, but I just want to know if my macbook will..
thanks

I'm not sure what the cable that came with your Macbook is, but according to the website, a 23 inch monitor requires Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter. So you may need to purchase on of those if you do not already have one.
Also, check if your graphics card supports dual-link DVI on your macbook, because the 30 inch model requires it.

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