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August 2008
(83%)
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The editors liked
Sleeker new design
Extensive new guide data from TV Guide
Remote bundled in the box.
Hardware design – small and tidy package
Powerful hardware
Analog/digital tuners
Remote control
AVAUX input
Ultra portable
Superior digital reception
Superb iTunes-like interface
Impressive export capabilities
Improved EPG with one-click season recordings
Fast channel switching
Decent remote control
Ability to stream recordings over Wi-Fi and the internet
Small size
Cross platform
Includes Mac software.
Lets you watch
Record
Edit
And export TV shows
Works with free and HD programs
Software includes editing functionality
Combination TV tuner and video capture device. Great DVR and guide. iPad and iPhone streaming capabilities.
Enables you to watch and record over-the-air digital content. Exports to iPod.
An all-in-one package capable of switching between analog and digital signals. Small and compact USB hardware. EyeTV software included.
The included Eye TV 3 software offers easy-to-use DVR functions for Mac users and makes the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid a useful way to add TV capabilities to a computer. Compatibility with EyeTV iOS app allows streaming of TV and recordings to an iPhone
IPod To
Compact portable stick design
IPhone
IPod
And AppleTV integration
Receives Digital and Analog (soon to be gone) OTA signals
USB Powered
DVR function
Analog and ATSC digital tuner
Strong scheduling software included
Remote scheduling options
IPod video export
Good for playing video games on Mac monitor.
The editors didn't like
None.
Costs more than some alternatives
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Pricey
Lacks bundled antenna
Limited IR blaster compatibility
TV Guide EPG requires subscription after first year
New EPG lacks remote scheduling
So-so analog MPEG-2 encoding...
Like all TV Tuners
You need an antenna (or cable service) to actually get a picture
Negating the portability/small size of the device.
Antenna not included
IR remote requires line-of-sight
Can't set number of episodes to record with Smart Series
Complicated to use with cable or satellite boxes
Best features are Mac-only. No included software for Windows. No high-definition input options besides coaxial cable. Clunky remote.
Scheduling software lacks TiVoesque features. Some quirky behavior.
Must supply your own remote control. Need good reception. Requires Mac OS X 10.4.x
Slow buffering from a computer to the iOS app makes it unwieldy for live programming. The iOS app requires a computer with the EyeTV Hybrid to be running and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Input video cables are S-Video and composite only
And many
None
Unit has only one coaxial input
Requires a dual processor for HDTV viewing and high-quality MPEG-2 compression
Analog and ATSC digital tuner; small size; strong scheduling software included; remote scheduling options; iPod video export; good for playing video games on Mac monitor.
Unit has only one coaxial input; requires a dual processor for HDTV viewing and high-quality MPEG-2 compression; antenna not included.
The EyeTV Hybrid has many benefits and few drawbacks. It’s a clear winner—especially if you want to take TV viewing on the road. If you have a slower, single-processor Mac, however, the EyeTV 250 may be a better bet....
An all-in-one package capable of switching between analog and digital signals. Small and compact USB hardware. EyeTV software included.
Must supply your own remote control. Need good reception. Requires Mac OS X 10.4.x
The latest innovation to come out of Elgato labs is the EyeTV Hybrid. The Hybrid comes in a USB stick form factor and has a simple USB plug at one end and an aerial input on the other end. This is great news for those who like a neat and portable desig...
Abstract: Elgato’s latest goodie is the EyeTV Hybrid, a US$149.95 “two-in-one” TV interface lets Macs view and record analog and digital TV signals via a USB 2.0 connection and EyeTV 2 software. It’s admirable for its compact design and wort...
Abstract: April, 2007 by Jacob Spindel In a classic episode of The Simpsons, Bart learns that there is strength in numbers, leading him to amass his own army. Watching this episode has also helped me learn an important life lesson: watching TV is more fun than a...
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Published: 2011-04-18, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The included Eye TV 3 software offers easy-to-use DVR functions for Mac users and makes the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid a useful way to add TV capabilities to a computer. Compatibility with EyeTV iOS app allows streaming of TV and recordings to an iPhone, iPod To
Slow buffering from a computer to the iOS app makes it unwieldy for live programming. The iOS app requires a computer with the EyeTV Hybrid to be running and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Input video cables are S-Video and composite only, and many
If you're a Mac user who's been looking for a way to add live TV and DVR functionality to your computer, the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid could be the solution you've been waiting for. However, in a world of ever-increasing streaming video options, you might find...
There may be cheaper TV tuners available for the Mac, but the EyeTV Hybrids range of input options is hard to beat. But remember - it doesnt work with Windows computers. Cliff Joseph, Macworld.co.uk Lowest online price: £N/A ...
Elgatos EyeTV Diversity does improve terrestrial digital TV reception for Mac users on the move, but here in the UK, the improvement isnt all it could be thanks to Freeviews relatively weak signal strength. And while the twin-tuner product might ma...
Elgatos EyeTV Hybrid is a very good hardware product backed by even better software. Lets be honest, the bundled antenna is pretty poor, but EyeTV flies with a decent aerial behind it. You get pretty much everything youd want from a DVR and iPod su...
