Connecting MacBook to Samsung FullHD LCD TV (newbie)

I've gone Mac.
After going through 4 faulty PC notebooks in 5 under 5 months I got a store credit and used it to put towards a macBook Model: (MB466X/A) http://www.apple.com/au/macbook/specs.html (it's on laybuy at the moment but getting it out in afew weeks)
I want to be prepared so I have a few questions...
Now what I need to know is how can I connect it to my SAMSUNG LCD TV Series 6 32inch Model:(LA32A650) http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/detail/spec.dogroup=television&type=televisio n&subtype=lcdtv&model_cd=LA32A650A1HXXY&fullspec=F for use in my lounge room.
I am confused by the Mac forums saying, I need all these cables just to connect it. Would anyone be able to assist me at all?
As I have never used a Mac before but was playing with one in the store and thought this is the way to go after so much disappointment with Windows based notebooks.
many thanks in advance.
Jason

You will just need to pick up the correct adapted for your Macbook. If it is an aluminum model you will need the mini display port adapter. If it is the white model you will need the mini DVI adapter. To hook the computer up to your tv you will need to decide which port you will want to use (VGA or HDMI) then buy the correct cable to go from your tv to the adapter you purchased for the computer. Its a pretty simple setup you shouldn't have any issues.

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