Help: Which cable to connect my macbook to my HDTV?

Hi,
Perhaps somebody has posted something on that. I bought a Sony 17-inch HDTV and I have a macbook. The Sony TV came with a cable called HD15-H15 video signal cable.
Should I buy the Mini-DVI to DVI cable? Is there any other cable I should buy? I have read something about the HDMI cable... is that necessary? Isn't it just to connect the Mini-DVI to DVI cable to my HD15-H15 cable?
Thank you so much!
MIke

Hi,
to clarify... isn't HD15 an analogue connector? Will DVI connector work on a HD15? You see, I have a Samsung "mosel" N7 LCD and it requires HD15 connection and only the mini DVI to VGA converter works, and my Mini DVI to DVI converter does not work apparently. I think it applies to Sony as well, anyone can confirm that?
Anyway, I find the macbook's display really pales in comparison to the samsung, so much so that now I run my mac on the living room display and using the macbook's display only on the road. Just my 2 cents worth. Once you're on the extended colour gamut of newer generation LCD HDTVs, you won't want the macbook's display anymore, trust me!
But I still love my macbook, for all that it's worth, it's worth every cent!

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