DVI component

What is the best cable to use for DVI to component video to use a Sharp Aquos monitor (32")? Does apple have one or is there a recommended OEM?

if the monitor has dvi-d or hdmi inputs they will give the best quality image.
if your monitor only has component inputs, get one of these:
http://www.google.com/search?q=DVIto+component+video+cable&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
best,

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