Using Keynote with host's LCDs

I make my living as a presenter. Always worked in PowerPoint. I end up using many different LCD projectors, but have gotten used to connecting to my PC.
Just bought a MacBook to use transition to Keynote and I’m wondering what issues I should expect using my MacBook on host LCD projectors?
Do most LCD’s connect via mini-DVI?
I bought a mini-DVI to VGA connector. Does using it compromise the quality of keynote presentations?
What resolutions do most LCD's likely support?
macbook   Mac OS X (10.3)  
macbook   Mac OS X (10.3)  

In my experience, most current business projectors will display at 1024 X 768, although older/cheaper models may have a native resolution of 800 X 600. Most projectors can rescale some higher resolutions, but I'd say that you're safest to not go above 1024 X 768. Also, although some projectors will have digital inputs, many business projectors will not, and so it is vital to have the VGA connector. While you may lose a bit of quality, in the cases where you need it, you won't likely have any other option.

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