Cable for Attaching MacBook to TV

We just acquired a new Samsung flat screen TV. It has all sorts of inputs that will accomodate a variety of jacks, cables and formats.
So, I'd like to attach the weird port that has a screen symbol, to our new TV.
What cable would you recommend? What is the type of jack called that will attach to the Macbook? What port on the TV is best to use (it has every type)?

I would go with the HDMI or DVI port. Either way you will need a separate line for audio.

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