Using a TV to display photos

I have a MacBook, and also a Sony Bravia (HD ready) TV with a 15-pin input marked 'PC' on the back. I am interested in linking the two so that I can see photographs from (iPhoto) on the TV screen.
Two questions here...
First, is a mini-DVA-to-VGA lead the only accessory I need?
Second, will the resolution be any better than those of a standard TV picture? In other words, does the PC input give access to the TV's high definition capability?
MacBook Mac OS X (10.4.6)

hey there,
i use my MacBook w/ a Sony Grand Wega LCD proj. w/ HDMI. i use the miniDVI>DVI adapt w/ DVI>HDMI cable, a 16' run & i get 1920x1080i @ 60Hz(i'm in the US of A). i gotta say it's pretty cool to have a 42" display. i also got a long optical cable to connect audio to my AV receiver. my goal is to eliminate some set-top boxes(DVD/CD player, VCR).
VGA is analog so you may not get access to the TV's HD features/capabilities, i believe the newer models like the Bravia have HDMI which is digital. Sony would love it if you & i got BD players.
good luck.

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