[mythtv-users] Apple TV as frontend - but I don't have any widescreen yet

[Mark R. Cervarich]

I am highly intrigued by getting an Apple TV to use as a MythTV 
frontend, but it only dawned on me today that it's output is an HDMI 
cable.

So, some questions.

1) Pretend for a second that I bought an HD TV...could I connect the 
Apple TV to it...and watch my OLD Standard Def recordings from MythTV

2) Purchase a converter: http://www.svideo.com/appletv2tv.html for 
$139 (sale price).  Does anyone else have this?  Does anyone have a 
different converter that's cheaper?

3) I figure going this route will 'future proof' my front-end 
purchase, so that when I eventually do upgrade to HD, I'll already 
have 1 piece.  (obviously, I'd need to upgrade my backend as well to 
record in HD to take advantage of HD).


So, basically I'm looking for advice on if buying the Apple TV makes 
sense for me given that I'm currently an SD only household.


thanks!
mark