Elgato Systems has released an HDTV tuner that can be used to watch US high-definition broadcasts from Apple Mac computers.
Users still need to supply their own antenna or unscrambled cable connection to receive HD images – and to be able to view 720p and 1080i programming the Mac needs to be a dual G5 or Intel Core Duo-based model.
The Mac-only HDHomeRun is a high-definition TV tuner with networking capabilities - the system includes two user licenses for Elgato's EyeTV software that allow you to control the device from two different computers on your network.
HDHomeRun also features two TV tuners, which means you can watch one programme while you record another. And, the EyeTV software also lets you view, record and edit TV broadcasts. You can then export recordings to your iPod or iPhone and burn recordings to DVD using third party software.
The HDHome Run system is only available in the States at the moment, priced at $199.
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