Plugging 2011 Macbook pro into my HDMI TV

Hello all. I am about to buy a 2011 13" Macbook Pro. My first Mac. I have done some reading on the mini display port and it's computability with HDMI. From what I've read it is also known as DP++ and it passes the signal straight through as HDMI with the use of an adapter. However, the audio is only passed through if the PC supports HDMI signaling, which I believe the 2009 Macbooks didn't. I don't know if that's since changed on the new models. I have read that you have to use an adapter then plug that into a cable with DVI on one end and HDMI on the other and then use a "y" cable for the audio plugged into your amp for sound. I have seen on a Display Port web page, what looked like an adapter with display port one side and HDMI the other, does this exist as it seems better than the DVI to HDMI approach.
So in summary
1) What's the best way to connect my 2011 Macbook Pro to my HDMI TV ?
2) Can I get the audio to the TV through the Display Port without having to use a Y cable from the Macs audio out ?
Thanks

Does the MiniDisplay -> HDMI adapter work with the new MacBook Pro (early 2011) ?
This thread describes some problems: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2180106

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