Testseek.com have collected 32 expert reviews of the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Elgato EyeTV Hybrid.
August 2008
(83%)
32 Reviews
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Abstract: When it comes to turning your Mac into a multimedia machine with a TV tuner, there isn’t much of a choice except for products by Elgato. I’ll be taking a look at Elgato’s EyeTV Hybrid, an affordable OS X-compatible TV tuner complete with...
Abstract: Apples been busting its stem for quite a while now to make the computer the center of your "digital lifestyle." And, of course, its not just Apple. Every year at CES, there are dozens more companies with dozens more claims that theyre finally bringi...
Enables you to watch and record over-the-air digital content. Exports to iPod.
Scheduling software lacks TiVoesque features. Some quirky behavior.
Despite some of the EyeTV Hybrids quirks, it works instantly and easily - we just hope the softwares shortcomings can be addressed in future versions. ...
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...
Abstract: Elgato Systems is shipping the USB 2.0 EyeTV Hybrid analog/digital TV receiver ($149) which allows users to watch, pause, record and edit analog and HDTV broadcasts via a USB 2.0 connection. The EyeTV Hybrid provides a 125 channel cable ready analog TV...
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...
