Connecting a Macbook to an external display

My imac broke.
I have a white macbook 2.16ghz intel core 2 duo with 2 gb of memory.
While I assume I can connect my macbook to an external monitor, I'm wondering if I can connect it and improve the resolution. I do a lot of work on photoshop and need a resolution of at least 1600 x 1200. My macbook is only 1280x800.
Is there a special connector I can get to upscale the resolution, or do I need to buy an aluminum macbook.
Thanks

Hi emalen: The web link below is for the adapter required to connect a DVI type monitor. It may not be the exact one you need but it will give you the idea of what you are looking for.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9321G/B?n=adapter&fnode=MTY1NDA3Ng&mco=Nzk5MD E0NQ&s=topSellers
Stedman

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