Apple tv vs ipod

I'm looking for a solution to a problem. I'd like to push video content out to some of my clients. The video needs to be dvd quality res. and have the fewest steps to getting it.
I originally thought to put an Apple TV at each location, set it up to subscribe to a podcast and send the videos out through the podcast. I'd like to have the customer be able to simply turn on their apple tv, navigate to the video and off they go. I know their may be a problem with non hd tv users...can anyone think of any other problems?
Second question- Would it also work to have each customer subscribe to a podcast on their computer and simply download the content to play on an ipod conected to a tv via composite cables? This would be less than ideal since it would involved s few extra steps for the customer.
Any ideas out there?

Welcome to the  Discussion Forums.
You might consider publishing the videos to a mac gallery instead.
If you go the ipod route, you won't get the quality yo are after.

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