I never had a TV tuner as a Windows user over the years so I don't have a frame a reference, but I absolutely love my eyetv 250 plus and the eyetv3 software. Not only is watching live TV on my mac great, but the ability to add a "second DVR" with editing capabilities totally kicks butt. I know there are TV tuners for the PC by ATI and others, but I can't imagine they can touch this combo. Waaay cool and a breeze to setup!
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Elgato TV Tuner and EyeTV3 software
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Did you have EyeTV2 installed? If so, what are the main differences you have enjoyed between the two versions?
I've got EyeTV2 but haven't look into upgrading yet.
I've got EyeTV2 but haven't look into upgrading yet.
http://elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products/software/compareEyeTV3.en.html
comparasion of version 3 and version 2
comparasion of version 3 and version 2
I'm quite disapointed with the eyeTV 3 update, while it is better, it is no way near as bigger jump as eyeTV 1-2
it would be great to see true integration with front row, i dont know if front row 2 allows this?
i do like the new scroll bar system
I am using a Cinergy T2 system, which works great, however has an anoying blue light that always comes on when my mac is in standby, so every time i want to sleep, i gotta unplug it, not a big problem, just a minor anoyance!!
it would be great to see true integration with front row, i dont know if front row 2 allows this?
i do like the new scroll bar system
I am using a Cinergy T2 system, which works great, however has an anoying blue light that always comes on when my mac is in standby, so every time i want to sleep, i gotta unplug it, not a big problem, just a minor anoyance!!
I don't think you'll see Front Row integration, I'm sure Apple wouldn't allow it. If it were possible to do, it would have been done by now.
EyeTV 2 had a lot of amazing free updates during its run, and I'm sure that Elgato plans the same for EyeTV 3. EyeTV 3 is a huge step forward with some fantastic features - I love it. I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops.
EyeTV 2 had a lot of amazing free updates during its run, and I'm sure that Elgato plans the same for EyeTV 3. EyeTV 3 is a huge step forward with some fantastic features - I love it. I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops.
Brilliant!
Smart TV recording!
tell eyetv3 a search criteria, and it will tell you what programms fit it, and can even automatically record them for you- basically turning your eyetv setup into a tivo alike.
Brilliant!
Smart TV recording!
tell eyetv3 a search criteria, and it will tell you what programms fit it, and can even automatically record them for you- basically turning your eyetv setup into a tivo alike.
Brilliant!
EyeTv 3 is more polished. Nothing revolutionary, but nicer to use.
Specific things I like in version 3:
1) I like the black t.v. channel information box instead of the blue one in version 2.
2) When you export something to AppleTV it automatically imports it into iTunes. Before I would export to the desktop and then manually import into iTunes. (On second thought, It may be that EyeTv 2 can do this as well)
3) When you choose a channel by hitting a number a box comes up listing all the channels and what is currently on. Very nice!
4) When watching a recorded show there is a clear looking line display that demonstrates where you are in the program.
5) Improved searching for a program in the channel guide - a season pass type feature which will record any show by title, description, etc. it ever finds.
If you are getting the new EyeTv Hybrid, you can also pick up unencrypted QAM HDTV from your local cable company. This is normally local stations.
Specific things I like in version 3:
1) I like the black t.v. channel information box instead of the blue one in version 2.
2) When you export something to AppleTV it automatically imports it into iTunes. Before I would export to the desktop and then manually import into iTunes. (On second thought, It may be that EyeTv 2 can do this as well)
3) When you choose a channel by hitting a number a box comes up listing all the channels and what is currently on. Very nice!
4) When watching a recorded show there is a clear looking line display that demonstrates where you are in the program.
5) Improved searching for a program in the channel guide - a season pass type feature which will record any show by title, description, etc. it ever finds.
If you are getting the new EyeTv Hybrid, you can also pick up unencrypted QAM HDTV from your local cable company. This is normally local stations.
Well seems like the new front row does allow plugins.
Take a look at this eyetv plugin for frontrow:
http://web.mac.com/paul_and_sally/FrontTV/Download.html
You need an ir blaster from the mac to control the cable box.
From el gato's site here's info on compatible ir blasters and SW.