Is a 2008 MacBook2,1 compatible with a DVI or HDMI connector?

I want to buy a new LCD monitor and have been told that a HDMI or DVI connector would offer better resolution than the VGA I'm currently using with an older Mac, a 2008 (Intel) MacBook 2,1 (OS 10.6). Can anyone tell me how to find out whether an HDMI or DVI can be used with my present computer? Thanks!

Thanks, Kappy. I realized from your answer that I should be asking different questions:
(1) Is there a way the monitor I want, an Asus PA248Q2 IPS 24" LED <http://www.amazon.com/PA248Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit-Professional-Graphics/dp/B008DWH00K /ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393215658&sr=1-1&keywords=pa248q> will work with the Macbook I have (see above)?
(2) If so, what kind of connector do I need? I think my ancient HP monitor is connected to the Mac with a VGA to DVI adaptor that came with the Macbook. Would the VGA or DVI cable that come with the Asus will work? (It doesn't have speakers, so no HDMI cable is included.) Or would there be something extra I'd need to get for an older Mac?
(3) If the monitor I want won't work, what type of monitor--besides my old Apple Cinema display, which is busted--would work with this Macbook? Thanks again for any advice--very much appreciated!

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