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Elgato brings EyeTV Support to HDHomeRun
We previously mentioned a hacked together, rudimentary Mac interface for the HDHomeRun and expressed hope for EyeTV support. Well, our wish has been granted as Elgato has announced the HDHomeRun for the Mac. The HDHomeRun is a nifty little device that features two over-the-air / Clear QAM HD tuners which decode HDTV signals and send them out over ethernet. The video can then be watched on any Mac on the network with the EyeTV software. Since there are two tuners, you can watch or record two different channels at the same time.
The EyeTV package includes the HDHomeRun as well two EyeTV licenses for $199.95.
[via MacMinute]
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Hamish said 7:58PM on 7-24-2007
Doesn't look like this is available in Australia - I hope it comes soon!
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Tony Bowman said 8:28PM on 7-24-2007
that looks pretty awesome. i wonder how it compares in size to a Mac Mini.
also, i wonder how well it handles delivering video/sound over a wireless G network.
*plots ways to convince wife to give one of these a shot*
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Paul said 8:56PM on 7-24-2007
It says in the FAQs that it probably won't work well on a wireless network. It also says you can't get analog channels. I'd also assume it would have to be connected directly to your computer to record shows. So for wireless fanatics like me who hate having wires running all over the house, this might not be so great. I suppose it's worth a shot, though.
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SoloMalee said 4:18AM on 7-25-2007
Now all we need is...
- A 'rest of the world outside the US' version (DVB-T / DVB-S / DVB-S2)
- Integration to Apple TV including play back of Live TV and program record scheduling from an integrated EPG
It's not too much to ask is it?
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Richard said 8:07AM on 7-25-2007
One comment from a Comcast Cable Subscriber, as well as a satellite hobbyist, Elgato's website discloses that it is not compatible with Comcast cable tuner devices. There goes any use for this device with a tremendous number of cable subscribers in the US.
I truly hope that I had misread that information and that it can be used with Comcast HD digital tuners (Motorola boxes). If anyone has any success stories about using the HDHomeRun with a Comcast HD digital tuner, please advise.
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ftaok said 8:33AM on 7-25-2007
To #5,
The reason that the HDHomeRun is not compatible with Comcast's tuners is because that is not how the device works. The HDHomeRun has its own tuner (actually two of them). You connect the HDHomeRun directly to a cable/coax feed.
This device will pick up any unencrypted digital channel that your provider (Comcast) sends out. Typically, this is limited to the local HD stations in your area. Typically, you will not be able to watch/record channels like ESPN-HD, TNT-HD, MHD, HBO-HD; even if you get them on your cable-box. For that, you would need a CableCard device, which are essentially not available.
ft
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Gordy said 1:07PM on 7-25-2007
I just don't get it. Is the big benefit here the two tuners? Two computers having access to one library? What? Why not take it a step further and hook to a TV, a la EyeHome, then I'll be impressed.
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ftaok said 1:20PM on 7-25-2007
To #7,
This is my opinion only ...
The biggest benefit is that the tuner(s) is on a network. So basically, any Mac on the network can have DVR/PVR access, provided that the Mac has the software loaded. This is a big deal, since up until now, you had to have your Mac connected to a tuner via FW/USB2 and a coax/antenna. Not great if you want to watch TV on a Macbook in bed.
This device/software combination actually adds more flexibility to the HTMac scene. Having 2 tuners is a bonus.
ft
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Flanders said 5:37PM on 7-25-2007
http://sprinkleofcocoa.blogspot.com/2007/07/hdhomerun-and-eyetv.html
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JeffDM said 11:56AM on 7-30-2007
Two tuners is nice, I've had a few cases where I wanted to watch one show and record another, or record two shows that conflict.
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