USB TV Tuner

[craigo424x]

Can anyone recommend a cheap USB TV tuner that works w/ OS X? Do any of the windows ones work w/ OS X using some sort of software that someone created? I just came from a media center 04 pc and I don't have a tv in my room so I kinda miss that feature, does it handle well on the macbook? I did a search and found some really random companies w/ no reviews so any input would be great! Thanks

 

[dukebound85]

eyetv hybrid

 

[mr_matalino]

eyetv hybrid

second that

 

[mchank]

Elgato's Eyetv software works with some Windows tuners. The Win HVR-950 usb tuner is the same as the Hybrid hardware wise but with different software.

 

[anothermacaddic]

Ill tell you that i DONT recommend ati's usb tv tuner. Its crap!

 

[aristobrat]

eyetv hybrid

I'll third that. I'm using one on a 24" iMac and it looks GREAT!

 

[Fazzl]

How much does the eyetv cost? I have the dell angel USB tuner. Does anyone know if that will work?

 

[Akira1980]

I am using eyeTV on my MBP and it works great. I was going to buy a TV but not anymore.

 

[Eric Lewis]

thats 200cnd+ for that? that alot

 

[hukuma]

A bit confused...

Sorry...the eyetv website didn't answer this question (in a simple fashion), so I'll ask the users on this post:
Can the eyetv hybrid act as a digital cable set-top box? Or, does it just take 'waves' over the air? I'd like to still be able to access all of my digital cable stations, and am happy (not really 'happy', perhaps 'willing') to continue to get screwed by Comcast on my monthly bill. I simply want to use my beautiful 17 MBP High Res in a room that doesn't have a proper TV.

 

[dukebound85]

Sorry...the eyetv website didn't answer this question (in a simple fashion), so I'll ask the users on this post:
Can the eyetv hybrid act as a digital cable set-top box? Or, does it just take 'waves' over the air? I'd like to still be able to access all of my digital cable stations, and am happy (not really 'happy', perhaps 'willing') to continue to get screwed by Comcast on my monthly bill. I simply want to use my beautiful 17 MBP High Res in a room that doesn't have a proper TV.

the eyetv hybrid can have over the air hd (ATSC) and then analog (NTSC) so no digital channels from cable which requires a QAM if I am not mistaken. Some other eyetv products may work but I have the hybrid so that's all i know really

 

[Multimedia]

QAM Is In The New El Gato Ethernet Tuner Product

Sorry...the eyetv website didn't answer this question (in a simple fashion), so I'll ask the users on this post:
Can the eyetv hybrid act as a digital cable set-top box? Or, does it just take 'waves' over the air? I'd like to still be able to access all of my digital cable stations, and am happy (not really 'happy', perhaps 'willing') to continue to get screwed by Comcast on my monthly bill. I simply want to use my beautiful 17 MBP High Res in a room that doesn't have a proper TV.

Only WAVES - Digital WAVES ATSC or Analog WAVES NTSC. It's not a cable tuner. Do you realize how much excellent HDTV is coming at you over the air in San Diego?

the eyetv hybrid can have over the air hd (ATSC) and then analog (NTSC) so no digital channels from cable which requires a QAM if I am not mistaken. Some other eyetv products may work but I have the hybrid so that's all i know really

Right. The new Ethernet product has a QAM tuner in it. Trouble is most cable systems don't yet support QAM thanks to their enthusiasm for digital broadcasting.