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EyeTV 2.1 Offers Universal HDTV Recording

Elgato announced late last week that they had universalized their popular EyeTV DVR software solution, making the dream of the new Mac mini as living room media engine that much closer. Of particular interest is this note in the press release, that shows just how good the potential of the mini is: This version expands […]
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Elgato announced late last week that they had universalized their popular EyeTV DVR software solution, making the dream of the new Mac mini as living room media engine that much closer.

Of particular interest is this note in the press release, that shows just how good the potential of the mini is:

This version expands support for full-resolution playback of HDTV to Macs with Intel Core Duo processors — a feature previously reserved for owners of high-end dual Power Mac G5 computers. The full 720p and 1080i HDTV experience is now available on portable and consumer desktop Macs such as the MacBook Pro and the new iMac, as well as the Mac mini with Core Duo processors.

So even if Apple isn't showing any signs of offering its own DVR solution, there is an elegant option for saving HD content to your Mac mini and playing it back on the same machine, all from Front Row. For now, you'll also still need a hardware solution to get the stream on your computer, but the dream seems closer now.