Exactly ... there is no reason to stress about digital TV or to run out and buy a new TV. A STB (set-top-box) will do the job perfectly.
eg: $49 for a HD STB with PVR - http://www.binglee.com.au/dgtec-dg-hd1609-hd-set-top-box-with-pvr/
Our main TV is a 68cm Sony Trinitron TV which we paid...