Any way to have TV signal play on iMac screen?

[JoshJosh117]

I am going to get an iMac soon, if in the next week or 2 there is a refresh, then I'll get the new one. I want to be able to have the video and audio from my Directv and Wii playing on the iMac. Is there an adapter that will allow me to do this? I'd like to be able to get rid of my TV in my room completely and just have the computer. Thanks...

[robbieduncan]

An EyeTV product from Elgato (http://www.elgato.com/)? No idea if there is one suitable for Directv, we don't have that in the UK...

[JoshJosh117]

No EyeTV products work with DIRECTV. :(

[robotartfashion]

No EyeTV products work with DIRECTV. :(

depends on what you're doing with them

my eyetv hybrid "works" with directv

it can't control the box but I have the signal input form the box through the s-video in on the hybrid and I record shows all the time

I just set the directv box to change to a show when i want to record it

and then set a manual recording for the eyetv

it's not seamless but it works just fine

[harry454]

my eyetv is great only for digital not for cable analog connections

[JoshJosh117]

Sorry to bump this thread, but I'm probably going to get the EyeTV Hybrid soon. The support section (http://support.elgato.com/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=25&nav=0,1,35) on the Elgato site says I can buy an IR Blaster to control my satellite box. First of all, does anyone have confirmation that this works for Directv boxes? Second, can I get a compatible IR blaster that is cheaper than $50 for this one (http://www.thezephir.com)? Seems like an awful lot to pay for that thing... I'd really like to be able to set shows to record automatically.

As for the EyeTV, I think I will look for a cheaper used one on Ebay.