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pyroza
Apr 4, 2010, 04:46 AM
I was thinking of buying a new iMac, but it would replace my current computer monitor which also functions as the TV for my bedroom. Is there a device out there that can connect the iMac to my Verizon FiOS TV box?


Hellhammer
Apr 4, 2010, 05:32 AM
What outputs does your TV box have? There is EyeTV which is very popular for watching TV on Macs so Google that as well
pyroza
Apr 4, 2010, 01:25 PM
It has RF, composite, component, and HDMI. If I buy an EyeTV, can I still watch channels in HD?
Hellhammer
Apr 4, 2010, 01:39 PM
It has RF, composite, component, and HDMI. If I buy an EyeTV, can I still watch channels in HD?

You need this (http://www.atlona.com/Atlona-HDMI-to-Mini-DisplayPort-Converter-for-iMac-27-p-17934.html) or this (http://www.kanexlive.com/products/item.aspx?id=3662). EyeTV lets you watch TV through it but you can't use your Verizon box but that adapter lets you use your iMac as a monitor with resolution of up to 720p