HDMI - DVI Adapter for AppleTV

It is clear after speaking to Apple Support today that the new Apple TV will not work with conventional HDMI to DVI adapters. If anyone finds a workaround please post your solution to this thread.
Thanks!

Howdy,
I'm using the Belkin HDMI to DVI cable - (available at AppleStore)
ATV2 works just fine when connected to my NEC 42" Plasma (DVI port)
I use the ATV2 Toslink digital output to my Yamaha Receiver.
All in all pretty good

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