Eyetv 250 Plus Review

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(More customer reviews)The EyeTV 250 Plus is a great little gizmo.It basically turns your Mac into a Tivo, with the ability to record as many TV shows as you can fit on your hard drive(s).The editing feature is easy to use -- it takes only a couple of minutes to remove all the commercials from a one-hour TV show.

Even though it comes with a remote control, I use the computer interface exclusively, as it is faster and provides access to every feature (also, I noticed that the IR input on the EyeTV box was picking up signals from other remotes, so I ended up covering it with a small piece of tape).

Recorded shows can be exported in a variety of formats, or can be left in their native MPEG-2 format for burning to DVD without any intermediate transcoding.The EyeTV comes with Toast Basic, which I have found to be good enough for my needs.With Toast, I can burn multiple recordings to a single DVD, with a main menu similar to what you get on a commercial DVD.

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Digital TV Recorder for the Mac. Combines TV recording software with a digital and analog TV receiver and hardware encoder.

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Miglia Digital TV Recorder for Mac Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're anything like me, you spend a lot of your time with your Mac, Browsing the web, listening to itunes, making the occasional iMovie. The only thing other than work and friends that competes for my time is the occasional TV show. That is where the folks at Miglia come in. They know you love your mac and they know you're busy and don't always have time in your schedule to sit down and watch a full hour of "LOST." They even know that you get up during the commercials to send a quick email, but that invariably something will happen that keeps you from getting back to the show and you miss the next segment. They know all this... and they've done something about it.

The TVMini HD is a cute little peripheral about as big as a mouse (optical not animal). The design appears to draw from the iPod, as the majority of it's smooth rounded case resembles stainless steel (iPod mini) and the front and back are adorned with shiny white plastic (Classic iPod good-ness). The TVMini HD(tm) is a compliment to any desktop and looks especially nice next to my 20" iMac. The front of the unit contains three blue LED's which at a glance can tell you if it's on, how good your signal strength is, and when a show is being recorded.

The rear of the unit has but two connections, USB-2 and a coaxial cable terminal. The fact that the unit is powered via USB means there is no power-brick to worry about and keeps potentially messy cables to a minimum.

The TVMini HD has the capability to decode, pause and record ATSC/Clear QAM broadcasts. It will let you watch unencrypted digital TV content, but is not compatible with paid digital cable or satellite services. Many cable TV providers broadcast free-to-air digital channels on their networks. TVMini HD(tm) supports resolutions of up to 1080i (1920x1080) and transfers the digital video stream to your Mac without modifying it in anyway keeping the original quality.

I am cheap, I don't pay for digital cable so I haven't been able to use the TVMini HD in the latter capacity. However I do have a nice ATSC antenna in my attic and when I plugged the TVMini HD into it, I was able to pick up 26 channels 6 of which are HD. The TVMini HD ATSC video fills the majority of my 20" monitor and gives a much better picture than Standard Definition TV.

1920x1080 signals are crisp and will fill many Mac screens - leaving just over 2" on the bottom of my iMac. You can view the broadcasts at "Half size" and "Small size but they look too good at the normal size, not to make this your default. If you have a 20" monitor and a Dual G4, G5, or a CoreDuo processor you will find that the Miglia TVMini HD provides a wonderful TV viewing experience on your Mac.

The included Elegato EyeTV software is intuitive, good looking, and just plain works great.The program guide is what I was most interested in and it works well, at first I had a hiccup getting the actual program information to show up so that I could schedule a recording, but once it started working, it was flawless. Once you have a show recorded, the EyeTV software continues to be useful, allowing you to edit out commercials (saving space on your HDD!) and includes one button support for burning the content to DVD, and/or conversion to the iPod's video format (it will also automatically import the file into iTunes for easy synching or playback via Front Row).

Out of the box you have everything you need to watch HDTV on your mac. The small antenna they provide will get you by in a pinch (I was able to pick up 7 channels, 3 being HD).The included remote control is nice and works well, but it would be nice if you could access EyeTV's new full screen menu (which functions much like Apple's Front Row) using only the remote. The included "protective carrying case" is a nice touch, keeping it looking good on your travels and your friends drooling.

For people who don't want to spend a fortune to get the benefit of HDTV Miglia's TVMini HD is perfect. You get HDTV (as well as SD) decoding, PVR capability, and program guide data from a small portable device. Plus the small size and attractive appearance compliment your desktop.

I recommend this product to anyone who loves TV.The TVMini HD is especially nice for those of us in the military, since we're often loo

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Miglia TVMini HD - TVMini HD consists of a small external decoder, portable antenna, and remote control. Together, they allow you to watch and record live digital TV on your Mac. With good enough reception, you can enjoy HDTV resolutions up to 1080i (1920x1080). You can even pause, rewind, and fast forward live TV, or if you can't stay and watch, easily record your shows to your hard drive or burn them to DVD.Pause, rewind, and skip forward Live TV Export recorded TV shows to Apple iPod and Sony PSP Compatible with ATSC/Clear QAM broadcasts Not Compatible with paid digital cable or satellite services

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Olympus WS-110 WMA Digital Voice Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this recorder to record music.I am a cello major at college, and needed something at least to record lessons.I sorted through many recorders before buying this one, here's my advice:
~Look at the specifications; if you are buying an olympus recorder go to their website to look up the sampling frequency and other specs. For instance you'll find out that the sampling frequency is 44.1khz (cd quality) on hq mode
~Think about how much space you will need.For me, I will not be saving anything on that recorder; it will be moved quickly to the computer or my ipod so there was no point in buying more space on it.

My thoughts on the recorder so far:
~Good quality recording, almost cd quality.Works best of course with an external mic.

~I love the ease of use.The best thing, is that it works just like a usb device; you take the batter compartment off to reveal that in essence, this is a fancy usb stick.No additional software ... just drop it in the folder you want :)
Recording is easy too; click the big red button and you shall record
Update: I've had this recorder for WELL over a year, and I love it.With the external mic and good placement of the device, I get high quality recordings.I use it most for my lessons, and it's both discreet and efficient.Would recommend highly to anyone.

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Easy operation and high-quality audio in a stylish package. Record up to 69 hours with 256 MB of internal flash memory. The no-hassle Windows Media Audio (WMA) format works seamlessly with any PC. You can conserve memory with the Variable Control Voice Actuator that records only when sound is sensed. Continuously record for 21 hours with one AAA battery. Plenty of file storage. Use it as a USB storage device that will holdany type of file. Stay organized with five folders that each hold 200 files. Always know where important passages are with an index mark feature. Our -USB Direct- design lets you plug the recorder right into your computer for easy, full-speed transfers using USB 2.0. Minimize low-frequency noise (like air conditioning) while recording with a Low Cut Filter. A Voice Filter eliminates high and low frequencies during playback to enhance human voices.

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