Import m2t into iMovie HD

I want to edit m2t files. I hope to import them into iMovie HD. I understand that using QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback and MPEG Streamclip that I can convert the files into something that iMovie HD can use.
If I use that option what format would give the best quality after converting from the m2t.
I also wonder if I buy QuickTime Pro and QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback, will I be able to import the m2t file directly into iMovie without using MPEG Streamclip.
Any information on these topics is appreciated.
PowerBook G4 1.5GHz/512GB/80GB/SuperDrive/BT/APX/Backlit KB   Mac OS X (10.4.8)   1GB/100GB

I decided to buy the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback and downloaded the free MPEG Streamclip. I went to the export suggested by Karsten and it only gave 4:3 aspect ratios as choices. I decided to convert to MPEG; that seemed to keep full quality, but no sound came through QuickTime. The m2t file and the converted MPEG both play the sound in VLC. Converting the file to MPEG with MP2 audio played in QuickTime with sound, however when importing to iMovie HD, the progress fails very quickly without any report of an error. I have not yet tried importing the MPEG that had no sound in QuickTime into iMovie but that will be my next step. They tacked the HD acronym onto the iMovie title, but it sure is a pain in the *** to work with the HD content I have.

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