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    TV Tuner for Macbook Pro

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by knp, Feb 22, 2009.

  1. knp

    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    Can anyone recommend a good TV tuner (USB) for my Macbook Pro? I don't know if all tuners have an over the air receiver and for over the air HDTV, but that is definitely something I want. I assume it uses ClearQAM. Thanks for your help.
     
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    Colton Also Proudly American

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    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    The Elgato EyeTV Hybrid was definitely one I was considering, however it is quite expensive - $120 (2008) and $140 (2009)...What is the difference between the 2008 and 2009 model?

    I saw a few USB Tuners from AverMedia such as the Avermedia AverTV Hybrid Volar Max (ATSC/ClearQAM/NTSC) for $80 and the Hauppauge WinTV (ATSC/ClearQAM/NTSC) for $68. Has anyone had experience with these tuners?
     
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    Colton Also Proudly American

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    It is quite expensive, I have to say. I have no clue what the difference would be between the 2008 and the 2009, unless it had to do with something with DTV or some issue with ClearQAM. I haven't had any experience with the other TV tuners, but they don't look bad at all. Many people here on NBR have the Hauppauge WinTV, and I've heard good things about it. ;)
     
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    not sure whether VolarMax have drivers for Mac OS

    thats the problem for Mac OS... fewer hardware compatible.... believe Pinnacle(dont buy from them, they SUCK....) has the same hardware for Mac OS for $30 more than that for PC....
     
    paper_wastage, Feb 23, 2009
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