MDD / ATI 9800 Pro - LCD TV connection

I'm thinking. I would like to connect the MDD (with 9800 Pro) to a LCD TV. The 9800 has an available 15Pin out (VGA?) and the TV has a VGA in.
Looking for thoughts on this. Thinking the MDD would be my video library and serve up our collection. Beyond a couple cables VGA to VGA and audio to audio are there any other things I should be considering.
Is there software that enhances this sort of 'Home Theater' type of idea?
Special cables?
Other things I should be aware of? (Picture quality issues, sound issues, .....)
Any thoughts on the concept appreciated.
Edit; Might add the TV also has HDMI and Component connection ports.
Message was edited by: buz

Hi-
Any suggestions for where to get the cabling - Radio Shack? eBay? other online source?
I bought both online, and at a Japanese equivalent of a Radio Shack. Whatever is easier for you, and most economical. I do, however, suggest high quality cabling.
Should the 9800 Pro give me decent resolution?
Yes. The 9800 will support many resolutions. You will want to use the ATI Displays Control panel, so that you can de-interlace the picture for full use of the screen. Play with the settings, and you will understand.
How do you come up with the '1080p'?
That's based on what the TV (and the graphics card) supports.
The display and TV both list in 1024x768 type figures? The TV literature suggests a resolution setting of 1366x768 at 60 Hz
Sounds like the TV is a 720p. Check the chart half way down this page for better explanations of what the resolutions, and the abbreviated "720p", "1080p" etc. refer to.
It is best to go with what the manufacturer suggests, though other resolutions are possible.
I don't think there will be any problems with the 9800 providing the needed resolutions.
The TV literature suggests a resolution setting of 1366x768 at 60 Hz.
This would most likely be the optimal digital resolution for full 720p HD TV.
Thanks again Japamac and Happy New Year!
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