New Macbook Pro, no mini-DVI port? (HDTV connect question)

Most online resources suggest that Mac users can connect their computers to their HDTV's through the mini-DVI port, but I examined my Macbook and saw that the new version (purchased 2 months ago, roughly) doesn't have this port. This being the case, what can I use to connect my laptop to an HDMI cable? Thanks in advance for any and all help!

MacBook Pros now have a "Thunderbolt" port that is supposed to be backwards compatible with Mini DisplayPort (not Mini-DVI they've used the Mini DisplayPort since 2008) and, likewise, supports an external display at 2560x1600 and passes an audio signal.
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danz0r wrote:
Hey tjk,
Thanks for the response.
Do you have any recommendations for a potential set up? The audio output and Apple DVI are on different sides of my MBP, which is alright, I guess I can get two long cables to handle each. I was hoping to just have my MBP closer to where I use it, with a cord nearby plugged in on one side to the HDTV and resting near where I keep my MBP for when I want to use the HDTV as an external monitor.
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danz0r wrote:
Hey tjk,
Thanks for the response.
Do you have any recommendations for a potential set up? The audio output and Apple DVI are on different sides of my MBP, which is alright, I guess I can get two long cables to handle each. I was hoping to just have my MBP closer to where I use it, with a cord nearby plugged in on one side to the HDTV and resting near where I keep my MBP for when I want to use the HDTV as an external monitor.
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