Category Archives: EyeTV

Dual EyeTV HDTV Tuners

The ability to record two shows at the same time is a highly addictive PVR function that’s sorely missed when it’s absent. And my EyeTV 500/Mac Mini combo simply didn’t have the capability. Until I got my second refurbished EyeTV … Continue reading

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EyeTV 2.3.1 Review

As much as I loved EyeTV 2.3′s exponentially-improved functionality, El Gato’s latest update (v2.3.1) has taken some startling steps backwards that are worth noting. In fact, by the end of my trial with this version, I ended up downgrading back … Continue reading

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EyeTV 2.3 = Excellent Tivo Replacement

For quite some time, Mac users lusting after a PVR/Tivo style set-up have had precious few options. Luckily, El Gato’s EyeTV hardware and software haven’t take advantage of the lack of competition by offering inferior products. I use an El … Continue reading

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Mac HDTV – Replacing DirecTV Summary

By signing up with DirecTV back in 1999, I was able to enjoy a grandfathered month-to-month package that consisted exclusively of my local channels and the HBO package for about $17/month. I tried out their Total Choice early on, but … Continue reading

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Mac HDTV Capture – EyeTV 500

While the pluses of owning a Mac are many, there are certain areas of the computing world where Apple lags way behind Windows. One area of particular note to me is HDTV. There are a myriad of HDTV capture cards … Continue reading

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