Newbie questions on a new Samsung 216BW Monitor

[fredlee70x7]

I just picked up this tonight and tried to plug into my HP dv6565 laptop but

found out that the laptop doesn't a DVI video-out (only HDMI, S-Video and

Analog), and the monitor doesn't have a HDMI or S-Video input either.

 

After plugging in via Analog signal, everything seemed ok except that I

noticed some vertical screen flickering, especially when viewing the dark

color screens, e.g. Windows Media Centre manual screen. I checked the flash

rate is set at 60 Hz. This is also annoying when watching DVD using Quickplay.

 

1) Anything wrong with this new monitor? Any easy fix?

2) How can I connect it to the HP dv6565 using digital interface?

3) Will the flickering be gone when using DVI?

4) Does HP Pavilion m8120n (planning to buy) have a compatible DVI-out?

5) What's difference in DVI and HDMI?

[crabseye]

You can pick up a DVI/HDMI converter for about 10 bucks.