Mini DisplayPort to Component Video, is This Possible?

Hi,
I have a 2010 model 15" MacBook Pro i5.
I am currently using a Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter, this video converter (http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-VGA2TV-Computer-Presentation-Converter/dp/B000X3 FAJU/ref=accglance_MI_ai_purchase_similarities_t5), and a standard RCA video cable to connect it to my TV.
My TV also has component video (YPbPr) inputs. Is it possible to output video using the MDP-to-VGA adapter and a cable like this one?: http://www.amazon.com/VGA-Component-High-Resolution-Cable/dp/B000YI24J8/ref=sr18?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1255662264&sr=8-8
Anyone have any experience with MDP-to-component and can tell me what would be needed to achieve this connection?
Thanks.

I don't believe the adapter you're asking about will work. You need a converter box:
http://www.amazon.com/Startech-Component-YPbPr-Video-Converter/dp/B000G6Y0S6
http://sewelldirect.com/VGA-to-Component-Video-Converter.asp

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