for a reliable, versatile and easy-to-use TV and radio reception solution for the Mac. Actually, what they get is much more than that – a genuine media centre for the living room. EyeTV Sat cannot only be controlled via its software but also with the help of the remote control and OSD
Main menu of the OSD
The only groups which might not be perfectly happy with EyeTV are DXers and true satellite enthusiasts looking for extremely weak signals, MPEG 4:2:2 feeds or SCPC transponders. While all these can actually be received according to specs, it must be said that some stand-alone receivers might be better options for these areas. After all, EyeTV Sat is only DiSEqC 1.0 compatible and therefore will not work with multi-feed antennas and DiSEqC motors. C band reception, on the other hand, is possible and the pre-stored satellite list even includes a number of C band satellites with all corresponding reception parameters.
EPG on the OSD
The core strengths of EyeTV Sat and its Mac software definitely are their incredible user-friendliness, extreme ease of use and truly breathtaking reliability. There was not a single recording during our long-term test that was ���� ���������� ���������� ��� not usable for any reason whatsoever. Cutting out commercial breaks is child’s play thanks to the gorgeous editing functions, and one
Teletext
The timer list shows all scheduled recordings
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mouse click is all it takes to burn the result on DVD. With the help of the included remote control the EyeTV software offers all features of a satellite receiver, multiplies options for users and is perfectly suited for setting up in the living room thanks to the Mini DVI output of the Mac Mini. What’s more, you’re not restricted to your own place or the range of your WLAN network when it comes to ���������� ���� ���� �������� or watching live TV, but you may just as conveniently use your iPhone as a mobile extension of the EyeSat on the bus, train or while being out for a walk, as long as you have 3G coverage. The upcoming Apple iPad will probably fuel even faster development of new applications, as it features a substantially larger display than the iPhone and is almost perfect for watching TV on the go.