HDMI - Port/cord advice needed

Ok - I have a new Dynex HD TV. I want to connect my Macbook Pro (Early 2011, Mountain Lion) to it, but am questioning myself on the purchase to make...
After doing some research I see that this requires connecting from the Thunderbolt using HDMI - My question is:
If I buy a cord that can go straight from the Thunderbolt to my TV like this one: http://www.amazon.com/HDE®-Mini-Display-Adapter-Cable/dp/B009K62HQ0/ref=pd_cp_pc _3
Do I really need a port like this: http://www.amazon.com/Tera-Grand-DisplayPort-Thunderbolt-Microsoft/dp/B006FKPLFS /ref=pd_sim_e_6
Or is the port an absolute necessity? Anything I'm missing? Thanks.

pghkatrina wrote:
So there is no need for the port - just the cord...
Correct. The port is built in to your MBP. Th MDP end of the cable plugs into the port on your MBP, with the HDMI end plugging into your TV. Enjoy.

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