So I got a Mac
12-20-2006, 06:32 AM
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I need HD PVR, find me something that does that and I'm sold.
I guess I could dump Vista Extreme on my existing MediaPC and upgrade the capture card but I don't think it'll work still.
Ron, I hooked the MBP up to my tv and used the media remote...its killer.
I guess I could dump Vista Extreme on my existing MediaPC and upgrade the capture card but I don't think it'll work still.
Ron, I hooked the MBP up to my tv and used the media remote...its killer.
12-20-2006, 06:33 AM
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the imac comes with speakers, camera and more goodies. by the time you add those things to your mini setup you are pretty much as par. The iMac monitor is much nicer than the Dell IMO but aside from that I highly recommend the iMac over the mini. The Dell does have the media card reader though...
12-20-2006, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Mannn,Dec 20 2006, 10:15 AM
buy another mini so you can have a media center in your bathroom while you do your sh1tting
12-20-2006, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BeachBum,Dec 20 2006, 10:20 AM
so mr. mac guru....
question... I want a computer/tv for my new kitchen. Should i get a 24" imac or a mac mini and a 24" dell monitor and save about $500 bux or more? (also, which TV tuner should i get? one with a ATSC HTDV tuner would be prefered)
question... I want a computer/tv for my new kitchen. Should i get a 24" imac or a mac mini and a 24" dell monitor and save about $500 bux or more? (also, which TV tuner should i get? one with a ATSC HTDV tuner would be prefered)
Watch analog as well as digital television on a Mac using a small, beautifully designed USB stick. Record, edit, and enjoy digital TV. Connect a set top box to receive digital cable and satellite TV. Record, edit, and enjoy digital TV. Connect a game console and enjoy zero latency game play on your Mac.
Two-in-One TV for your Mac
EyeTV Hybrid does the work of two EyeTV hardware products for the price of one. It delivers free over-the-air digital TV to your Mac via antenna, as well as analog TV via antenna and standard cable. EyeTV Hybrid also comes with a break-out cable for composite video and S-Video, enabling you to connect a set top box for premium channels, digital cable or satellite.
Do you plan to use EyeTV Hybrid with a Dual PowerPC G5 or an Intel Core Duo processor? Then enjoy watching 720p or 1080i HDTV (MPEG-2) in addition to the other digital television standards.
http://www.elgato.com/index.php?file..._eyetvhybridna
12-20-2006, 02:39 PM
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Last time I was looking there were no HDTV tuners cards with PVR abilities in HD because there were concerns about piracy when the public has the ability to record perfect digital audio and video.
Guess that's changed...
Guess that's changed...