Connect MacbookPro To HDTV to use as remote desktop

Just wondering if anyone could help me out,
I would like to connect my MacbookPro, Newest model bought in july, to my HDTV and was just wondering what is the cheapest way to do this?
I've seen a couple of places online telling you to buy 4 different leads and i thought it required less leads that this? I already have a HDMI cable, and just wondering the diffrent ways of doing this. \
Many Thanks
Ryan

Hi Ryan,
This article will explain it to you, inlcuding what you need:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4241

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