The eyeTV USB thing is a digital TV tuner just like in a standalone TV
so you should be able to tune in any digital broadcasts that a regular
tv can. That said, your cable provider might scramble things or require
a decoder box which would limit the utility of the USB tuner. If you are
just using an antenna on the roof or something, that isn't an issue but
I don't know what TWC does. If they don't require a box then the eyeTV
can be your DVR to time shift programs. There is only one tuner so you
can't watch live TV while recording a second program, but you can record
one program while watching something you recorded previously. My wife is
really into football so she record lots of games to watch after the kids
are in bed. Takes about 30GB/hr for HD and much less for SD. Just
upgraded to a Drobo for increased capacity and some measure of
reliability. Our previous 500GB firewire drive just couldn't hold
everything anymore.
CB
On 2/27/12 4:30 PM, Les Kriegler wrote:
Actually, I've been using a MacBook Pro since late 2009, so I appreciate the
advantages of a Mac. The desktop purchase signals the end of my PC purchases.
With the Elgato device, can I watch programs on our TV, or is this strictly
done via our hard drive? We have Time Warner Cable and a DVR receiver on our
downstairs TV. Thanks for the assist.
Les
On Feb 27, 2012, at 3:25 PM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote:
Hi there and glad to hear you're making the move to the mac. you won't regret
it.
I have used the elgato tv tuners and the software isn't exactly bad but has
some accessibility issues. bearing in mind this was some time ago so things may
have changed since. the included software allows you to record the programs you
want to directly to the HDD without any issues, you can schedule recordings and
so much more besides. an amazing bit of kit. they're reasonably priced so I'd
give it a go in all fairness.
I'm sure others will be able to advise better on this but thought I'd give my
2P worth
lew
On 27 Feb 2012, at 20:22, Les Kriegler wrote:
Well, I've had it with our PC and am purchasing an iMac. I'd like to be able
to record TV shows via a TV Tuner card. I was informed by the Mac sales rep
that there isn't a card slot, rather, they offered me a device called the El
Gato Eye TV Hybrid. It's supposed to work with both the Mac and PC platforms.
Anybody know anything about this device, and equally important, any suggestions
for recording TV programs and having access to program guides? Thanks.
Les
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