Mini-DVI v.s. Mini VGA

Hey guys im new to the dual desktop monitors, im trying to get a cord for my macbook to do dual monitars, do i need the mini-dvi or teh vga, im just trying to hook it up to a standard monitor?

If you could post more about to what kind of external monitor you will hook it up, we might have better suggestion.
Some monitor still use vga port (db-15) even if it is lcd screen. And some DVI monitor reportedly not work that well or not work at all.
Here is the list of what you might need and read review from user that already bought and us it.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/0.RSLID?mco=C A995172&nclm=B30BC981
Here is link to learn more:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVI
http://www.datapro.net/techinfo/dvi_info.html
Good Luck

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