Need inexpensive video monitoring solution -

Hi. I just started my first HD job (720p 60) and it also happens to be the first job I've cut on Final Cut in a very long time so I'm VERY rusty with FC software and am pretty clueless about hardware issues. I can handle getting up to speed with the software, but I"m hoping to get a little help with the hardware issues.
Here's my first one.
I digitized the footage onto my drives at my client's place using their DVCPRO HD deck. Now I've taken the digitized material back to my place to edit on my system. I'm running FC 5.1.2 on a G5 (dual 2.3 GhZ). I have no additional video interface hardware (unless you count my mojo, which of course is for my Avid software). I need to figure out an inexpensive solution that will allow me to monitor my editing on either a consumer or pro video monitor. I really can't afford to spend the $$$ on a KONA card right now and I"m wondering if anyone can offer a simpler, cheaper solution. Can I somehow break out the video via firewire?? Is there a less expensive "break out box" for FCP? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in Advance
Mike

First, thanks to everybody who is tossing ideas in the ring.
OK, can use the ADS 'cause it's not HD...got it. Seems like the Matrox MXO
is the better option.
But...if I"m spending $1000 on the MXO, for a little more can't I just buy the aja kona LHe and get similar capability?
I mean if I have to spend around $1000 anyway...I'd rather kick in a few hundred more for a more streamlined solution.
And by the way...I can get my hands on a HD capable monitor
(just asking)
thanks again
Mike

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Sorry Elastic, but Zeb and I are good friends and drinking buddies. He knows about the MXO. He is just an ivory tower elitist who likes to rip into me any chance he gets. Which is fine...keeps me on my toes.
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