How do I connect MacBook to LCD TV?

Hello there,
I have a MacBook and would like to hook it up to my widescreen TV so I can see photos on it through FrontRow and maybe watch movies too.
I have the following connections on my TV
red/white/yellow
s-video
x2 scarts
pc input
pc audio input
But I'm afraid I have no idea how to do it!
Can anyone help and point me in the right direction of the correct lead at the Apple Store?
Thanks!

you need a mini dvi to s-video adaptor.
this one, from apple, has s-video and composite (red white yellow)
s video provides a much better signal than composite, so try to hook it up htat way, if the s vid is open on your tv.
you will also need to buy a standard s vid cable. (rad shack sells them)
remember, s vid only handles the video, you will need a 3.5mm to stereo rca (red and white) cable for the audio.
again, rad shack should have this.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=4D2 4B4AB&nplm=M9319G%2FA

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