IBook to HDMI (analog)

Hello.
Anyone has had success in connecting an iBook to an HDTV using HDMI ?
I have the iBook mini-DVI to VGA adapter, and am planning to buy a VGA to HDMI adapter (or rather VGA to DVI then DVI to HDMI).
This seems weird, but I am not sure Apple's mini-DVI to DVI adapter would produce anything out of an iBook. (beacause it might not be transferring DVI signal).
For information, DVI and HDMI can be used for digital, but also (although not always) for analog signal.
As an example, my new Panasonic LCD HDTV has 2 HDMI plugs, but, according ot the manual, only on that accepts analog signal.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Jérôme.

I have the iBook mini-DVI to VGA adapter...
The iBook G4 requires the mini-VGA to VGA adapter (Apple VGA Display Adapter).
Apple's Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter will not work.

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