IPad 2 + AV Adaptor + older TV with VGA input. Can I mirror?

I have an iPad 2 (iOS 5.1), the Apple AV Adaptor and an older tv with VGA input.
Option A
Can I mirror to the tv using a HDMI to VGA cable - something like this or this ?
Would this work?
Option B
Or do I totally ignore the AV Adaptor and buy the Apple VGA Adaptor and a VGA cable?
Then do I also need a cable for sound? What do you call it?
Has anyone used Option A and has it worked?
I would obviously prefer Option A as I already have the AV Adaptor.

The two cables you linked to are both passive and are only meant for PC cards with digital(!) signal output on VGA. That is, in your case, they won't work.
The easiest and cheapest way is purchasing the VGA adaptor. HOWEVER, it won't let you 1, charge your iPad while playback, 2, play back DRM'ed movies (ones that you purchased from iTunes Store).
If you want to stick with HDMI (see the two problems above), you'll want to go for an active HDMI -> VGA converter. I've purchased the one at http://www.dealextreme.com/p/hdmi-to-vga-video-converter-71816 and found it, for the price, excellent. If you don't want a converter with a power cord, let me know and I list other (but more expensive) converters.

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