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    TV on macbook pro?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Scrb45, Jul 19, 2006.

  1. Scrb45

    Scrb45 Notebook Enthusiast

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    HEy, I was daydreaming today and I thought of this random question. Is there any way to record TV programs from a digital cable box on to ur macbook pro for later viewing? I know theres DVD-Rs and stuff, but I dont have one of those for my TV. Any way to directly connect macbook pro to cable box and record shows? thanks
     
    Scrb45, Jul 19, 2006
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    jujube Notebook Deity

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    You'll need an external tv tuner device like elegato - check on Apple's site
     
    jujube, Jul 19, 2006
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    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    Companies like Elgato, Hauppage and Formac sell external TV tuners that are Mac compatible. I believe most come with software that allows you to record (but don't quote me on that).
     
    mach_zero, Jul 19, 2006
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    Milgia has a TV tuner that plugs into your USB port, its on Apples Store.
     
    xbandaidx, Jul 19, 2006
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    Hauppage is the biggest name in tv recorders, imo. It'll probably be more pain than what it's worth...especially if you are used to TIVO and you are forced to use an irblaster.
     
    LostCause, Jul 20, 2006
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    do you know if you can do it via a sling box
     
    gridtalker, Jul 20, 2006
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