Hi Peter, Elgato also have a devize called Tivizen. I use it and it works well. Reception quality depends on your location. Tivi won't do HD broadcasts though. Check it out on their website.
Cheers, Walter On 10.06.2012, at 16:04, Neil Houghton wrote: > Hi Peter, > > The other thing to think about, depending on where you are travelling and > what sort of internet access you expect, are the local online TV offerings. > We are all aware of the excellent ABC iView and I believe SBS and the > commercial networks have their own offerings (though not on the same level, > from what I hear). > > These things tend to be location limited - for example, I know the BBC has > an excellent iPlayer <http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv> with extensive sport > coverage, including football (or soccer to Ausssies) eg Match of the Day - > UEFA Euro 2012 Highlights > <http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01jqfph/Match_of_the_Day_UEFA_Euro_20 > 12_Highlights_08_06_2012/> > - however, if you try to play a TV program you will get the message: > >> Currently BBC iPlayer TV programmes are available to play in the UK only, but >> all BBC iPlayer Radio programmes are available to you. > > I suspect you would get something similar trying to access ABC iView from > outside Australia. > > So... If you are planning on travelling somewhere with good internet and > good TV coverage of what you want to watch, this may be easier than having > to keep re-tuning a USB TV tuner (eg the ElGato) - probably depends on how > long you stay put vs how much you keep moving. > > > > One other thing to consider - though I haven't tried it myself, is to use > one of the various strategies to fool the content server into thinking you > computer IS located in the correct geographic region. > > Some quick googling seems to suggest that using proxy servers (eg the > FoxyProxy extension for Firefox) don't work too well but using a VPN is > better. It seems that several good VPN providers offer free trials so you > can try it out. There seem to be a few different approaches (eg using the > VPN to initiate connection and then switching it off) > > As I say, I've never tried it and don't claim to be well up in these matters > - so Google away and you will find lots of discussions - I would just say > use the filters to just view recent articles - the delivery technology > changes rapidly and old solutions may well be obsolete. > > > And "just one more thing" if you think the BBC coverage will keep you happy, > but you are not going to be in the UK, this ABC webpage from Sept 2011: > <http://www.abc.net.au/technology/articles/2011/09/28/3328262.htm> > Says that the BBC has launched a commercial global iPlayer - the article > says: >> The first ten hours are free to allow 'try-before-you-buy'. > and suggests it is only for the iPad - however, things seem to have moved > on. > > The current page for the App is > <http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/bbc-iplayer-global/id449130604?mt=8> > The App itself is free - with some free content - other content is an in-app > purchase. > > Some quotes from the app page: > >> Explore the best of British TV! More than 2000 hours of the best British TV >> shows on demand. Constantly refreshed, including 13 different genres, these >> programmes are at your fingertips when you subscribe! If you want to have a >> look before you subscribe, browse our free content, enriched and updated >> every >> week. You can also enjoy all our shows on your big TV screen using HDMI or >> AirPlay. > >> Subscribe today for unlimited access on your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch (one >> subscription covers all three devices). > >> Watch on your TV via an HDMI adaptor and cable or with AirPlay. All you need >> is the latest version of the app and Apple TV firmware 5.0.1. > >> Streaming and downloading of content is only available using an internet >> connection via Wi-Fi or 3G. Downloading to view offline is available only to >> subscribers. > > You would obviously need to check if the current sport coverage in which you > are interested is included in this global content. > > > Anyway, just some alternative thoughts ;o) > > > HTH > > > Cheers > > > Neil > who's now going to download the app and have a play ;o) > -- > Neil R. Houghton > Albany, Western Australia > Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 > Email: [email protected] > > > > on 10/6/12 1:21 PM, Peder Kristensen at [email protected] wrote: > >> Hi Peter, >> >> Check out the Elgato TV app and device. 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