Testseek.co.uk have collected 32 expert reviews of the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Elgato EyeTV Hybrid.
August 2008
(83%)
32 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Lets you watch, record, edit, and export TV shows, Works with free and HD programs, Software includes editing functionality,
Antenna not included, IR remote requires line-of-sight, Can't set number of episodes to record with Smart Series, Complicated to use with cable or satellite boxes
If you live somewhere with good over-the-air reception or have unencrypted cable channels, the EyeTV Hybrid is a great way to watch, record, and convert TV shows. If you’re hoping to use it with your cable or satellite box, it’s still a complicated pr...
Ultra portable, Superior digital reception, Superb iTunes-like interface, Impressive export capabilities, Improved EPG with one-click season recordings, Fast channel switching, Decent remote control, Ability to stream recordings over Wi-Fi and the internet
Pricey, Lacks bundled antenna, Limited IR blaster compatibility, TV Guide EPG requires subscription after first year, New EPG lacks remote scheduling, So-so analog MPEG-2 encoding...
If it weren't for the solid hardware and impressive EyeTV software I'd be in sticker shock, well, maybe I still am... but the EyeTV Hybrid Mac USB TV tuner 2009 is by far the best hybrid stick tuner I've tested to date. Just don't use it for digitizing...
Compact portable stick design, iPhone, iPod, and AppleTV integration, Receives Digital and Analog (soon to be gone) OTA signals, USB Powered, DVR function
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Using the EyeTV Hybrid to turn your Mac into a HDTV powerhouse could not be any easier. The image quality is on par with any high definition television. What sets the EyeTV Hybrid apart from competitors is the EyeTV software, which is one of the most ...
Sleeker new design, Extensive new guide data from TV Guide, Remote bundled in the box.
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First released in 2007 and then re-released in 2008, the EyeTV Hybrid has gone through many iterations. The latest iteration, released only weeks ago at Macworld Expo in San Francisco, bundles the TV tuning device with the latest release of Elgato’s...
Abstract: The EyeTV Hybrid is a superb TV tuner that brings DVR functionality to the Mac with incredible video quality. It, together with EyeTV 3.1, allows you to watch and record live TV, set up recording schedules, and export recordings for later viewing an...
Abstract: Elgato’s EyeTV Hybrid is a TV tuner for a Mac. With it, you can watch and record live TV, making it the perfect gift for just about any Mac user. Better yet, the newest version of this amazing device has support for Clear QAM. Translation? You can w...
There may be cheaper TV tuners available for the Mac, but the EyeTV Hybrid's range of input options is hard to beat. But remember - it doesn't work with Windows computers....
Abstract: The required 2009 shift to digital TV and growing adoption of digital TV (including high definition) still haven’t rendered analog obsolete. Many computer peripheral TV tuners can do either analog or digital, but not both. Elgato’s EyeTV Hybri...
Abstract: While we eagerly await the living room convergence that the now-shipping Apple TV will bring, its not too soon to start building up that library of HDTV media. I recently got an eyeTV Hybrid unit from Elgato (thats Spanish for "the cat," you know) an...
Abstract: When it comes to turning your Mac into a multimedia machine with a TV tuner, there isn’t much of a choice except for products by Elgato. I’ll be taking a look at Elgato’s EyeTV Hybrid, an affordable OS X-compatible TV tuner complete with...
