Elgato EyeTV Hybrid

Pros: Great performance. Easy to use. Not too expensive.

Cons: Does not convert video to MPEG files. Cannot record analog TV signals.

The Bottom Line: This is an affordable way to watch TV on your computer and see what HDTV is all about.

Review: I bought the EyeTV Hybrid because I wanted to watch HDTV signals on my computer. I am using a Mac-mini with a PPC 1.42MHz processor and 512MB RAM. This device is perfect for watching television on your computer. It picks up both analog and HDTV ...

Pros: Inexpensive. Works exactly as advertised. VERY simple to use.

Cons: Doesn't include antenna. Cannot watch one channel while recording another.

The Bottom Line: This is a great product. If you buy it, you won't need a TV set.

Review: I had my iPhone refund coupons to spend, and couldn't think what to buy, so I ordered this little item. It's frankly amazing. I'm using it with a fairly recent MacBook (2.16GHz Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM - you really want a dual core machine to get the most out ...

Pros: Small size, easy to install, use and program.

Cons: Audio can be low, default contrast and brightness on the dim side.

The Bottom Line: The Elgato Hybrid is good value for those looking for a simple, easy to use PVR solution or who just want to watch video on their Mac.

Review: The Elgato Eyetv Hybrid was my component of choice when I recently put together a media centre based around a Mac Mini. I wanted something small, easy to configure and easy to use. I do not watch that much television, but I would like to record ...

Pros: small, easy to install, easy to use, great quality

Cons: DVR is good, but not idiot proof.

The Bottom Line: If your situation warrants, this is a great addition to your Mac

Review: Prior to EyeTV: - No cable - DSL from Verizon ($35 per month + phone) - Ability to view 5 to 7 analog broadcast channels with $25 radio shack antenna. Problem: - 20" TV and 17" CRT computer monitor in the middle of our small apartment Solution: ...

Pros: Easy to use and a robust product. The output quality is good.

Cons: Can't change cable channels, so unmonitored switching of stations is not an option.

The Bottom Line: For the price, you can't go wrong (until something cheaper and better comes along next month).

Review: I have used this product for more than a year and have recorded several hundred movies with it. The interface is simple to use (unfortunately not as simple to understand: the manual is even simpler, and there are a couple of undocumented tricks that ...

Pros: Size, Ease of use, Aux Input, HDTV capable

Cons: No PIP, One input source at a time

Review: Wow! This tiny USB device gives you analog/digital tv on your mac. with full recording capabilities (if you have enough hd space). It even receives HDTV if, you have an new intel mac, and you subscribe to it. This thing works great on my PPC 17". ...

Pros: Pretty much plag-and-play - good software/hardware combo

Cons: Confusing interface - Underpowered for older Macs...

The Bottom Line: Intel Duo Core Processor needed for HDTV recording

Review:  I have an older Mac - iMac G5 with a 1.8GHz processor. It doesn't have the Intel Duo processor, and I only recently upgraded to 1GB of RAM memory. So I wasn't sure if this product fit my needs - wanted to watch Cable TV on my Mac while Web surfing. ...

Pros: software seems to work well

Cons: unreliable unit; unresponsive tech support

Review: Unit has an overheating problem which causes it to fail with "No Signal" error using the digital tuner after 5min. Tech support is unacceptably unresponsive. It took 3 days to even acknowledge the filing of a ticket. I am still waiting for a ...