Converting .wmv files to work with in FCP

Hi-
I was given cell phone footage that was saved into .wmv files.  The client wants to enhance them a little, so I need to work with them in FCP 7.
What would be the best format to convert them to?  I'll probably use streamclip to convert them.  What do you guys recommend?
thanks!

Hi Jim-
Yes, I have the Flip4mac software (love it!!).
And yes, this is UGLY!!!!!  ;-)  But it's all they have of an accident scene, so we're stuck.  I told them, garbage in, garbage out.  they understand.
I am using mpeg streamclip to do the actual  conversion.  Are there any other setting you think I should click?

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