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El Gato EyeTV 200 DVR review

I've always been fascinated by EyeTV, the software/hardware PVR for macs, but they've never granted me one for review. Powerbook Central got their hands on a new firewire-based model (the previous versions were all USB-based) and wrote up a comprehensive review.

It certainly sounds like it can do a good job, and being integrated with iMovie and other editing apps is an attractive option if you're using TV to build movies on. Combined with their thin client home theater component EyeHome, it sounds like it's pretty easy to share video with the rest of the house. Overall, a slick looking system that sounds like it does the job well.

by Matt Haughey November 16, 2004 in Product Reviews

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I used to have one, and got rid of it for a Formac StudioTV PVR instead (which I don't use as a PVR, just as an analog to DV converter). I wrote up my own review here (but it is possible Elgato fixed some of the problems with their firmware and software since).

http://www.epinions.com/content_137885486724

Posted by: Fazal Majid at Nov 16, 2004 11:18:47 AM

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» Tuesday, November 16, 2004 11:48 PM from Critical Section
Powerbook Central reviews the EyeTV, a software/hardware PVR for Macs. Looks pretty cool. I wonder if these PC/Mac-based PVRs will really take over from dedicated boxes like Tivo. You still have the "last 30 feet problem" (the distance from your... [Read More]

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