MiniDVI to HDMI adapter FOUND

all,
I found this adapter so that i can enjoy my mac book movies on my plasma. However before I buy, i want to know anyone has experienced in using this product or any other similar product.
*Product Name* - Kanex™ Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834997552
http://www.ibtimes.com/prnews/20090406/kanex-153-mini-displayport-to-hdmi-adapte r-for-apple-now-available.htm
My intention is to have single cable from my mac to plasma which gives both audio and video.
My questions are:
1> As mentioned in above IBTIMES url, how do i know whether my mac book outputs audio as well as video through mini-dvi port so that I can buy this KANEX product?
2> Do you have any suggestions to have single cable to achieve botha udio and video?
Thanks in advance
SK

You can, but you need to make sure that the cable you buy has a mini jack on one end and a regular toslink connector on the other end. These are probably not going to be readily available at your local Radio Shack or whatever (or maybe I am wrong.. don't know).
Have a look at this cable. It is a standard toslink cable, but comes with an adapter to turn one end into a mini jack so that it can plug into your mac.

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