"Elgato's EyeTV software has been the best application on the Mac platform for watching TV by a mile. Their 2.x series cemented their position for me and drew me in as a big fan of their software. Now Elgato has released EyeTV 3, with major new features and a lot of refinements. In this review we'll cover the new features and then figure out if it's the right program for you."
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Sharing on Mac/PC/iPhone/iPod Touch is great.
It relies on Safari, but can someone test Safari running in Wine on Linux?
According to this entry, Safari should work:
http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=82...
If I can connect with Ubuntu, I'd be tempted to get this..
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It's been able to record the incoming signal for a while, effectively turning your Mac into a VCR - you can find more info on the manufacturer's website here:
http://www.elgato.com/elgato/int/mainmenu/products/software/EyeTV/E...
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Yes,but you still need software to support that functionality.
The mentioned usb tuner does both regular tv signal and also hd tv off air.
It comes supplied with Windodws software (which is horrible junk), but it "works" in Linux too if you can deal with the technicalities involved.
The off air hd tv picture is amazing but you do need a good anthena to get reception.
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I didn't know how to put what I want into the title.
I've got DirecTV with two TiVo units right now. In order to go to high-def with DirecTV I would have to go with their DVR units. I know a couple of people personally that have done this and have seen people's comments on the web about DirecTV's HD DVRs. They are NOT as good as TiVo.
So ... in the Seattle area I basically have three options:
1) Stay with DirecTV and get their definitely not as good DVR to replace TiVo. It would cost me $279 per box (I have two) plus $10 per month for HD content sent to me. TiVo "like" program database is still $5 per house.
2) Buy two HD TiVo units 3rd party and go with Comcast. Comcast is about the same price as TiVo but the TiVo boxes are more expensive than DirecTVs. But then they are better though.
My wife isn't sure she wants to go with option 2 because she thinks TiVo is going bankrupt. I don't think so and am pushing this option.
3) EyeTV with ...I don't know if this is an option that would actually work. It isn't clear to me on their website. It looks like it does not work with DirecTV but it is muddy as to whether it works with Comcast cable.
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3) EyeTV with ...I don't know if this is an option that would actually work. It isn't clear to me on their website. It looks like it does not work with DirecTV but it is muddy as to whether it works with Comcast cable.
I have Comcast cable in Portland, and it works pretty well with my EyeTV (I use the Miglia HD-TV Mini receiver).. Granted I do not watch enough TV to pay for the digital service offered by Comcast, so all i get is over the air digital and the handful of channels that Comcast so graciously offers its customers for free (which includes the Discovery Channel, so I can't complain). Although, the only function I have issues with is the TV Schedule, but that is only due to the fact that I only have the basic service. Hope this info helps
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