Connecting Macbook to Dell U2312HM Monitor

I'm interested in connecting the Dell U2312HM monitor to my Macbook OS X Version 10.6.8.
How do I do it? What are the parts that I need to buy?
Thank you.

That monitor has Displayport and DVI ports. Not knowing your age of MacBook it is hard to say what connector you can use.
Go to System Profiler and lookup your machine identifier.
It should say something like MacBook 4,1.
For these models, you'll need both the cables linked below from Apple and Staples:
MacBook 1,1 through 4,x and 5,2 use a mini-DVI connector and will not directly connect audio to it.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9321G/B/apple-mini-dvi-to-dvi-adapter
http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/StaplesProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catal ogIdentifier=2&partNumber=972599
For these Macs, use the cable linked to below their machine identifer:
5,1 and 6,1 have mini-Displayport connector but no audio directly over it.
7,1 has audio over mini-Displayport.
http://www.cablesforless.com/15-Foot-Mini-DisplayPort-to-HDMI-Cable-P7063.aspx
USB connectivity on the display may not work, unless you can find a cable that includes USB support with the other ports. Often dual link connectors have USB cable support, and are more expensive.
Note: If you have an Air or Pro, please specify that as the connectors are different for those models.

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Here are the specs on a Moshi Mini DP to HDMI Adapter
You can see Supports full HD display at 1080p (1920 x 1080).
So no go there...
Altaz Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Adapter for Apple MacBook
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