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Does the Imac have a TV tuner?

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Old 03-02-2009, 6:50 PM   #1
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Does the Imac have a TV tuner?

I have been really tempted to get a new 24" imac but want a tv function...Does anybody know if it has such a thing?

My other choice is the HP touchsmart as want to mount either of them on the wall.

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Re: Does the Imac have a TV tuner?

You can get EyeTV tuners which connect via USB. They're the same as Hauppauge's sticks, but you're better off buying them as EyeTV branded so that you get their software.
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Re: Does the Imac have a TV tuner?

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I have been really tempted to get a new 24" imac but want a tv function...Does anybody know if it has such a thing?

My other choice is the HP touchsmart as want to mount either of them on the wall.

Ta
As above, Elgato EyeTV is the thing to get, great software, has a 'Front Row esque' user interface if you want it... pretty cheap too!

EyeTV DTT: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

It's slightly cheaper at Apple themselves but you don't get free shipping there!

I have its predecessor and love it still, bear in mind the included antenna is utter dross though, you need mega strong signal to get it to work... best off with a roof top one!
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