Mini-Div to Video projector

Hello Guys,
I have a problem! I hope u can help me.
So I have a McBookPro middle 2008 (mini-div) output for video signals.
now i want to connect it to a video projector and don't know wich adapter to use (mini-div to hdmi, mini-div to div, mini-div to vga)
(to share powerpoint files)
I hope u can help me
thanks

First, That's Mini-DVI (not DIV).
Second, you need a Mini-DVI-to-XXX adapter, where "XXX" is whatever input your projector requires. We can't tell you what that is, because we don't know what kind of projector you will be using.
If it just one projector that you need to use, look at the connectors or ask the owner.
If you will be traveling to a number of sites and using whatever projectors you happen to find there, you may need any or all of those adapters. Call ahead and ask what they have.

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