Mini display port to dvi or vga adaptor?

I currently use a MacBook Pro and want to use the mini display port to my 24 inch Samsung LCD screen. My question is should I use the mini display port to DVI or VGA? My Monitor has both ports on back. I know that DVI is Digital and suppose to be the superior source compared to VGA analog, but I have only used VGA when using my Monitor with my old PC and it seemed fine enough for me.
If, I do go the DVI digital route will it be that much better graphics compared to just using VGA?
Finally, has anyone hooked up a mini display port to either DVI or VGA adaptor into an LCD monitor? What are your thoughts, concerns, advice etc. I realize its a very easy thing to do, but seem tied up between using DVI or VGA port.
Thanks,
DH

Diffferences are not remarkable but DVI is indeed better. I wuold then choose DVI.

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