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    Elgato EyeTV

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Colton, Dec 20, 2008.

  1. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Hi, I was looking at getting a HDTV tuner for my MB, and I found the Elgato EyeTV. It looks like a nice HDTV Tuner for a reasonable price. I was wondering if anybody has one, and if you like it? If I were to get one, I saw that is has a feature that allows you to play your Xbox 360 on your MB. I was wondering if I could use my MB's wireless card as wireless connection for Xbox live. Also, is there a better price than Newegg.com for one? Thanks!
     
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    sulkorp Notebook Deity

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    It works fine, although it will only work for over the air hdtv. last time i checked, you couldnt connect the cable line to get hdtv, only antenna.

    You can play your xbox on your laptop, though it wont be hd. it will be standard def.
     
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    HLdan Notebook Virtuoso

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    The latest version does allow for your cable line to be directly connected for HDTV and you can also install a cable box as well. It does have a port for connection to any external video device such as the Xbox 360 with very little latency.
    I have an EyeTV Hybrid connected to my 24" iMac and it's great. No issues at all.
    You can get it for $99.00 U.S at Elgato's website.

    http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/home.en.html

    Oops: Edit, the price is on sale at $119.95
     
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  4. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Thanks guys!
     
    Colton, Dec 21, 2008
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    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Just another question. Can I use the wireles card in my MB to pick up internet for Xbox Live?
     
    Colton, Dec 21, 2008
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    Wolfpup Notebook Prophet

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    It's NOT going to be a solution for the Xbox 360. It may technically work, but it'll look terrible-low resolution, and at least some input lag.

    You need a real monitor or HDTV.
     
    Wolfpup, Dec 21, 2008
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  7. HLdan

    HLdan Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hopefully this helps. This is from the Help menu in the Finder.
     

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    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Yes I know it's not going to be a full time companion for my Xbox 360. I'm looking foward to getting a HDTV pretty soon. :D . @ HLDan: Thanks a lot! :)
     
    Colton, Dec 21, 2008
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    Modly Warranty Voider

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    I've got one, attached to regular cable. It works great for me, having very limited desk space, and it helps me watch TV while I do other stuff (Being that my 22" desktop screen has enough space to have a decent sized TV area, and everything else)

    You can get them refurbished for a better price at OWC, if you care about price.
     
    Modly, Dec 21, 2008
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