My brand new MBP 17" and hooking up my external monitor

My old MBP...easy to plug cable from the monitor (BENQ) into the computer. I now have a new MBP with a Thunderbolt connector. What is the adapter called that I need?
Thanks, --bill

I don't know apples official one however have a look on Amazon as they have plenty (thunderbolt to HMDI, DVI, etc (http://amzn.to/eXU3U7)).
If you find a official one let me know

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