Watching TV on my Mac Pro

[ntdogg511]

Ok I've been looking around and most of the information I find on the internet is out of date.

So here goes...

Is there a way I can watch HD Direct TV on my Mac while I work? Like in a window that I can keep on top. I don't need my mac to be a dvr or any of that stuff. I just want to be able to plug it in through my Mac and watch high def in a window or full screen.

Does anyone know if this is possible? I don't even care about switching the channels. I just want to watch TV while I work in photoshop on the beautiful 30" Cinema I have and not be forced to spend more money to have a little TV here on my desk.

I was looking at some of EyeTV's stuff but I worry about the ability to put HD through it since they are setup more for a OTA/DVR role of your mac.

Anyone done anything like this or can point me in the right direction?

Thanks

 

[Mackilroy]

You might try something like this or this.

 

[umbilical]

el gato works? http://www.elgato.com/elgato/int/mainmenu/home.en.html

 

[djjclark]

Would go to www.dbstalk.com and look there. They have several posters with good Mac backgrounds. I know DTV is working on viewing your recorded shows on the PC but do not know about Mac integration.

 

[brand]

I don't even care about switching the channels.

What good is TV without having different channels?

 

[Tbarr]

Anyone try the Pinnacle TV for Mac HD Stick?
I found this while looking for a PC HDTV tuner to replace my PCs ATI All-In-Wonder tuner.