Connect 2008 MBP to TV (no Thunderbolt)

My MBP is a 2008, model 4,1 and I'd like to play a Power Point over an HD TV.
I've seen cables that insert into Thurderbolt going out to HDMI, but not to eSata, FW, or USB.
What can I do?

You should be able to use the Dual DVI port on the notebook.
You can can get a DVI adapter to convert from DVI to HDMI or VGA (depending on what your TV inputs are)
something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/SMAKN-Plated-Female-Dvi-d-Adaptor/dp/B00CCVKQRM/ref=sr_1_1 4?ie=UTF8&qid=1394739247&sr=8-14&keywords=DVI+adapter

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