Macbook to LCD TV

Which cable can I use for s video, or can I, to my LCD TV? If not, what are my other options. I don't have HDMI.
MB13.3/2.4/2X2GB/250/SD/AP/BT-USA

If you are using an Aluminum MacBook there is NO way to directly connect via S-Video to a TV through a Mini DisplayPort (i.e. no simple cable adapter).
However, you CAN connect using a setup similar to what is discussed in the following post:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8361557#8361557
If you want to connect to an HDTV (DVI or HDMI) see this post:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=9559542#9559542

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