10-02-2006, 10:28 PM
[quote Mike Johnson]Maybe it's time to get a new mac, one you can use as a Windows box from time to time.
Not quite ready for that. I am still waiting to see if they will release something between the iMac and MacPro. Maybe they will call it just a "Mac"?
[quote Mike Johnson]
Boxes like the Plextor PXTV402U work well but you would have to hook it up to your TiVo and press record and let it do its thing for 30 or 60 minutes. On the bright side, on my Powerbook it only takes up about 10% of the processor, so your mac is still usable while the plextor is working.
I wouldn't wait around for iTV because for all we know it won't support anything but videos purchased from the iTunes store. I think picking up a refurbed eyeHome for about $100 is a much smarter option. No HDTV playback, but that's not a major problem for most people.
I wouldn't be hooking the Tivo to this box, I'd use it stand alone and just record the shows directly to it (not to the Tivo first).
Not quite ready for that. I am still waiting to see if they will release something between the iMac and MacPro. Maybe they will call it just a "Mac"?
[quote Mike Johnson]
Boxes like the Plextor PXTV402U work well but you would have to hook it up to your TiVo and press record and let it do its thing for 30 or 60 minutes. On the bright side, on my Powerbook it only takes up about 10% of the processor, so your mac is still usable while the plextor is working.
I wouldn't wait around for iTV because for all we know it won't support anything but videos purchased from the iTunes store. I think picking up a refurbed eyeHome for about $100 is a much smarter option. No HDTV playback, but that's not a major problem for most people.
I wouldn't be hooking the Tivo to this box, I'd use it stand alone and just record the shows directly to it (not to the Tivo first).