Macbook to vga projector

hi,
i need to link my macbook to a vga projector for a presentation in a few weeks. i havent got any leads or adaptors yet, and get mixed information online etc.
i know i need a mini dvi to 'something' so i can get the video out of the computer, but ive read some people talk about mini-dvi to vga connectors, but i cant find them in the uk apple store, and on amazon it says theyre not compatible with the macbook.
any suggestions on a the best rig to get to the projector?
thanks

This should fix you up. The link is to the UK store. Amazon sometimes doesn't update their product descriptions. This adapter is the same one used on the PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5GHz).
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=6C04E07A&nplm=M 9320

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