Before I Buy the MPEG-2 Component

Hi,
Before I buy the MPEG-2 Component for Quicktime, I want to make sure it is the right thing to do. I'd hate to make a purchase and not have it solve my problem.
Here's my specs:
QuickTime Player 7.5.0
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac iBook 466 MHz PowerPC G3 - A Graphite Clamshell (vintage and I love it!)
576 MB SDRAM
Sony DCR-SX40 4GB Handycam Camcorder
It is my understanding that if I download:
MPEG-2 Component (a purchase)
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/extending/components.html
MPEG Streamclip 1.9.2 (free)
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/video/mpegstreamclip.html
Then I should be able to watch and edit videos from my new Handycam in QuickTime.
Is this correct?
Or is there something else that I need to be doing?
Thank you!

Here's the page you may be referring to: http://store.apple.com/us/product/D2187Z/A
It lists the specs which are way beyond my computer.
Recommended System Requirements:
* QuickTime 7.6 or later (Pro not required)
* PowerPC G4 (500MHz or faster) or Intel processor
* At least 256MB of RAM
* Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later
I read all of the reviews and there were folks who had the same specs I do that it works for, but the date of their reviews were from a few years ago, so they must have had a previous version of the Component.
It also mentions underneath the system specs about OS 9 and using OS 9's Component, though it doesn't provide a link.
Does anyone have any idea how I can get an older version of the Component? One that will match my specs.
QuickTime Player 7.5.0
Mac iBook 466 MHz PowerPC G3 - A Graphite Clamshell (vintage and I love it!)
576 MB SDRAM
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Sony DCR-SX40 4GB Handycam Camcorder
Thanks!

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