![]() ![]() Would MAYBE be a good solution to converting your old VHS tapes to digital files or DVDs.Almost no latency for gaming (you will get sick if you try playing any FPS game).Without warning the picture and sound will freeze, and then it will show a blue screen with the message "Channel not available." The help file says that means there's no signal being broadcast on that channel, but I know it isn't the cable service, as other users on various forums have reported this proble (2) Digital channels cut out for no apparent reason. This might have been due to the cable service here being changed recently and the built-in TV guide services not having the updated info, but as a result, I had to add and name the channels manually, and the TV guides don't provide accurate info. Some channels with clear signals weren't detected others were detected but misnamed or had no name. Now the issues - (1) Automatic setup didn't work for me. If space is limited, this is an ideal replacement for a conventional TV. Overall Review: I upgraded to this from the 2007 (analog only) version because my new apartment has a digital only cable service, and it looks great on my 24" widescreen LCD. Pros: High quality picture (especially from digital channels) Ability to record screenshots and video clips Easy navigation (including favorite channels list)Ĭons: Automatic setup didn't work for me Digital channel service sometimes interrupted (see details below) Internet connection required to download Program Guide dataĪdditional Information Date First Available Macintosh computer with a PowerPC G4, G5 or Intel Core processor State-of-the-art chip technology for world-class TV tuner performance Receives digital TV with an antenna, basic analog cable TV, and unencrypted digital cable (Clear QAM) ![]() Stereo audio (via break out cable, included) Of couse, it would have been better if the Patriots hadn't blown a 21 point lead, but hey.at least we got to watch the game.Learn more about the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid (2009) Model Brandįrequency Range: 48-801 MHz (VHF and UHF)Ĭomposite video (via break out cable, included) The Elgato Tuner Stick performed flawlessly the entire weekend. While the experience was not as immersive as on a 46" LCD, watching the game on the computer screen was actually a lot better than we would have thought. If we missed something, we could rewind and watch it using the DVR functions. When something interesting was happening in the game, we could quickly expand it to take up the entire screen on the larger monitor. If we wanted to surf while watching the game, we could make the TV window smaller, put it in a corner, or move it to the other screen on the side. ![]() How much more? With the latest EyeTV 3.0 software, we could not only watch, but was able to pause and rewind live TV right on the Mac.Īnother benefit of watching TV on the multi-screen setup was the ability to pick the size and placement of the TV window. The Stick can handle unscrambled cable signals, digital and analog TV signals, and HD broadcasts where available. While the EyeTV Hybrid tuner is tiny (Elgato's smallest ever), it is packed with features and capabilities. In fact, it is the reasons why we no longer have a subscription to basic Cable. We have been using the Micron indoor antenna for the Sony large screen and its performance has just been awesome. BTW, theClearstream Micron antenna is flat, so it was easy to find a place for it. While it wasn't as nice as kicking back and watching the Patriots on the 46" Sony Bravia, it was reasonable for watching the game, especially since the picture was in HD. The 21" Apple Cinema Display hooked up to the laptop would be the main screen. The setup was simple: attach the Micron antenna to the Elgato Tuner Stick, insert the Stick into a free USB port on the laptop, and install the EyeTV 3.0 software. It then dawned on us: we already had all the pieces in-house to put something together for watching the games-a large monitor, the Elgato TV Tuner Stick, and the ClearStream Micron antenna. While we are happy to report that Sony is stepping up and sending a tech out to take a look, it means that we have to go elsewhere for watching football over the weekend. Our Sony Bravia large screen LCD TV is on the fritz. ![]()
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