Mini-display == VGA

I was going to hop out and buy one of these new MacBook Pro's but unless I missed it, the Apple Store is not currently carrying any adapters for them (VGA, HDMI, or DVI). At work I use my MacBook exclusively with a 24" HP display with VGA. Any idea when these adapters will be available? Seems insane on Apple's part to switch to this new "industry standard" without the ability to actually use it with any existing displays....

Never mind. Must have missed it during my first perusal through the store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572?mco=MTkzODk0Nw

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