Using my 13" MacBook with my new TV

I have just brought a new TV (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-KDL32S3000-Widescreen-Bravia-Freeview/dp/B000OQBUC2 /ref=pdbbs_sr1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1197502514&sr=8-1) and I want to connect it to my 13" MacBook to use as an external screen, and so play my music through. Would this - http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=107B4FD0&fnode= home/shopmac/macaccessories/cables&nplm=TC012 - be the right thing to use for this? If not what would you recommend? Also, are there any cheaper alternatives?
Thanks.

Monster cables are generally very good quality, but basic Radio Shack cables are a little cheaper.
You have the alternative of getting the Apple mini-DVI to Video adapter which has S-video and RCA component video, and use that with a less expensive s-video cable and stereo audio cable. S-video and RCA component video are analog signals, but fairly standard inputs on most NTSC/PAL equipment, TV's and projectors.
Your new TV has VGA and HDMI input, so you have the option of getting either the Apple mini-DVI to VGA or the Apple mini-DVI to DVI adapter with a DVI to HDMI cable. The DVI-HDMI will give you the higher quality digital video signal from the MacBook. You also need the stereo audio cable, your TV has both the mini-stereo jack and the left/right RCA audio inputs.
I think these should work: (I haven't used them myself, still stuck in old CRT TV land)
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=7E4EB91E&nplm=M 9321
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=7E50163B&nplm=T L952
If you travel and want the flexibility of hooking up to TV in a hotel room or at a friend's house, the analog S-video/RCA may be the most common, but if you want the best digital video quality, use the HDMI on the TV.
You may need to run through the video calibration in System Preferences: Displays: Color: Calibrate... the first time to get the best picture.
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