Mini-DVI to VGA supports PowerBook G4 only?

Hello everyone,
I just bought an LCD TV with a VGA port which allows you to use it as a computer monitor. I lost my mini-DVI to VGA that came with my computer, (iBook G4), and I was planning on buying one. However, when look at the specs on the website, it said it supported MacBooks, iMacs, and PowerBooks. However, the iBook is not mentioned. Does this mean that my iBook will have trouble using this adapter? If no problems, then will I be able to find it at CompUSA, because I didn't see it on the CompUSA website.
Awaiting replies,
iGabe

The iBook does not have the DVI output needed for that adapter. Your iBook should have come with an Apple VGA Display Adapter, part M8639G/A.
I don't see it on the Apple web-site but you might be able to get it here:
<http://www.apple.com/support/diy/>

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