tha_toadman Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I've decided that now I want to add a TV tuner (w/remote) to my PC. I've seen a bunch of random posts all over about people that have and haven't gotten them to work. I'm am in no way trying to steal from those posts but I'd be nice to consolidate the info into one thread. So to the main question again.... What card or type is most compatible with a 'hacked' OSX box? It'd be nice to find the card that's compatible with MythTV, etc...but I know I can't have everything. :censored2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottleNeckKiller Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 But what slot do you use (PCI, PCI-X, PCI Express, USB) if that is an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha_toadman Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 I have only 1 card in the PCIx slot for my asus video card. I have 2 open PCI's and 1 PCI x1 slot. Either will work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptos Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 i have bought an ATI ALL IN WONDER X1900 yesterday... i will install it in the nect days... i will update you about myth tv + QE/CI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enb14 Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Guys this is an interesting thread that later could be on the Working hardware list, specially if we want to make our own iTVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommy24 Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 i´m also interested in !!! i´ve an Technisat Skystar2 but it doesn´t work and so i search an working DVB-s card !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha_toadman Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 i should note though, i'm in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberracus Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I think the better will be to stick with USB devices, there are no UNIVERSAL PCI cards, so dont expect to find drivers for any pci card, maybe some PCIx for the macpro could be another solution. Migla TV i think is one of the betters. i Nearly Brought one las time i was shopping around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucPilot1 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I have a miglia MiniTV HD and love it. I also got a refurb EyeTV 500 from elgato for about 250 (No DRM and dual antenna). ATSC and Q-CAM HDTV Would recmmend both. The Migla is USB2, the EyeTV FIrewire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha_toadman Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 check out what i just stumbled across... HDHomeRun this is really new to the market but this would be something just like what I'm looking for. and i'd also bet that no one here has even used this yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedzed Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I have a miglia MiniTV HD and love it. I also got a refurb EyeTV 500 from elgato for about 250 (No DRM and dual antenna). ATSC and Q-CAM HDTV Would recmmend both. The Migla is USB2, the EyeTV FIrewire. What software are you using with the EyeTV500? I am interested in getting one of there. us$200 for refurb unit from Elgato. How well does it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha_toadman Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 this thread seems to have died... ...here's my attempt to revive it. I'm almost tempted to try the HDHomeRun in my home. If a WinTV 350 card is ~130, then why not get one of these units for roughly 40 more? I just might have to do it soon...but, I need to see some reviews first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuba Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I have a Twinhan 3020c working vie iTele and MMInput Driver. I'm having troubles recording and viewing HD from it but viewing SD is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin KC Chan Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 For OSX86, I use Miglia TVMicro USB. It use a software: eyeTV ; u can online to update USA TV program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaemonES Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 For BT848/878 cards http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Drivers/iTV.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dongiorgio Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 hi there members. the fusion pci or usb work well with osx86.twinham aswell, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberracus Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 mmm DaemosES can yuu poitn as o some cheap video cards using that chipset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaemonES Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 aberracus Some tuners uses it: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814122221 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16815100129 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpeugh Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Anything else you would suggest that would be off a better quality for a few more $s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepeLapiu Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 I had to decide on one and since I will also be running Linux, I opted for a Hauppauge WinTV-PVR350. It will work for both Linux and windoze expee ...... not holding my breath but I hope it will have some use on OS X86 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanakorizo Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 For BT848/878 cards http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Drivers/iTV.shtml i have a pinnacle PCTV PRO its pci and the chipset is BT878 in windows i use modified drivers ,i dont care about pinnacle's do you think that there is any chance the mac to recognise the card? pinnacle says that there are not any drivers for mac in this card but,who f**s pinnacle i think im gonna try that iTV when i reboot to OSx it says that also adds a kernel,so maybe recognise my PCI TVtuner who knwos.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf103fm Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I'm wondering if my EyeTV 200 will work without QE, I know it doesn't need CI since it works fine on my mini that does not support CI. I just need to get a firewire card first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedzed Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I am the proud owner of an Elgato EyeTV 500. IT WORKS on my 10.4.7 system. I am watching TV now. This gizmo ONLY works on ATSC (Over the Air) or Unencrypted Clear QAM on cable It does not do analog Plugs into Firewire and comes with EyeTV software More info at http://www.elgato.com/index.php?file=products_eyetv500 Note - this is a discontinued unit. Supposedly it was too expensive to make and not enough customers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdull Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 are there any software for Philips SAA713x cards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedzed Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 (edited) Anyone try the Hauppage WinTV HVR-950 http://www.hauppauge.com/pages/products/data_hvr950.html Is teh Hauppauge unit the same as the EyeTV Hybrid? http://www.elgato.com/index.php?file=products_eyetvhybridna They look very similar Edited December 15, 2006 by zedzed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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