Hi. If you guys are looking for something with dvr functionality, and
don't need it to connect to your mac, I'd really recommend going the
Tivo route. I've had mine since mid January, and love it. If I want
to schedule shows, I can do that through tivo's web site. I can also
schedule season passes this way. If I want to see what's recorded on
the tivo, I've recently discovered that if you point your web browser
to the ip address of the tivo, it displays a web page of your now
playing list. You can also download shows to your computer with this
web interface, but I've not played with that as yet.
The only things I can't do with the tivo to my knowledge are create
wish lists, and remove things from the season pass list. These really
aren't huge short comings however.
I've mentioned in previous messages about the sling box. This coupled
with the tivo makes a great solution for watching tv on the mac.
Darcy
On 24-Apr-08, at 1:26 PM, Rachael wrote:
Hi Soren,
It seems from what you say that eyetv lite is only partially
accessible with VO as I feared. I can get the info you get from
eyetv lite with the full eyetv software I have - but I want VO to be
able to read the program guide, so I can schedule recordings and
know what's on too. I want to be able to hear the onscreen info
spoken, use the now and next functions, and hear a list of my
recordings spoken by VO. Basically I want the software to be VO
fully compatible so I can have the same use of the program as a
fully sighted person instead of getting the dreaded "Unknown" from
VO when I try to do anything other than the most basic of program
operations !
I feel very annoyed by Elgato's attitude that someone with a visual
impairment might either not want to watch tv or must make do with
restricted access to their software because of a visual impairment.
I've experienced this attitude first hand on their discussion forums
and in emails they have sent me when I've asked about VO support.
Their support for close captions or subtitles for the deaf is quite
good so I don't see why visually impaired tv watchers shouldn't be
given the same support.
But it's always the age old problem - getting software manufacturers
to make their products accessible. It's like getting blood out of a
stone.
Rachael
On 22 Apr 2008, at 17:39, Søren Jensen wrote:
Hi Rachael.
My Pinnacle tv tuner is not remotely accessible with VO either. But
does it madder if you know what the different buttons does? In Eye
Tv Lite, I can read with VO which channel I am on, and I just
remember which number the channels are on. For recording, I just
press the record button, and I know it's recording. Which features
do you want Voiceover to speak when controlling your tv card
remotely? Maybee it's just me, but I don't care about speech when I
know what the different buttons does on my remote control.
Best regards
Søren Jensen
Mail & MSN:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Website:
http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/
On 21/04/2008, at 22.21, Rachael wrote:
Hi guys,
The elgato tuners use eyetv, which is not remotely accessible with
VO. I know from bitter personal experience.
I have been trying to get Elgato to add VO support to their
software for some time but no joy. So don't waste your money on an
Elgato product Lewis, if you absolutely must have VO compatibility
it will be next to useless to you.
Also, the Miglia tv tuners you can buy in the UK use software
called Tube 2. This is also not accessible with VO. I've tried
that one too !
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Rachael
On 19 Apr 2008, at 16:59, Lewis Brock wrote:
Fairly soon I will be sorting out an elegato or something like
it digital tuner USB card and will have a chance to road test
the software. could be a few weeks or so I hope lol
lewy
if anyone else has info on something better or uses this tuner
please drop me a line on list and let us know.
the tuner is about £40 on apple's website.
lew
On 19 Apr 2008, at 16:53, Dan wrote:
Hello everyone,
Does anyone know if there is a USB TV and Radio Receiver who's
software works well with VO under Leopard? If so, what's its
name and price and where can I read more about it?
Thanks.
Dan
Mr. Lewis Brock
Totally blind musician and composer of 21st century synth
orchestral music
Phone: +44 07857 352828
E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Skype: lewisjbrock
