Macbook to RGB (analog) port

I have a Westinghouse LCD television that I want to connect to my Macbook. What cable accessories do I need?
The RGB (which I think is the same as VGA, right?) port on the Westinghouse is a female port, so I need a male VGA input. There is no HDMI port on the Westinghouse. Can anyone recommend the proper cable or combination of cables - ones that actually have some length to them as well?
I bought a miniDV to DVI cable, assuming, since I use that for my Cinema Display at work that the same was needed for the Westinghouse TV, but now I am not sure. Is VGA DVI-D? Is the miniDV to DVI, DVI-I? Are those two compatible? I am confused about what I need to make this work.
Thanks for the help.
Chris

Sounds like you'll need Apple's Mini DVI to VGA Adapter. You'll also need a standard VGA cable. Your Westinghouse may have come with one.
As for whether the Westinghouse works with computers or not, the fact that it has a VGA port is a good sign. But check the user guide that came with the Westinghouse to find out for sure if it works with "PCs".

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