Elgato EyeTV Hybrid – Info and Giveaway
For my triumphant return to to iPhoneinCanada.ca I thought I’d host a little giveaway.
[Update Monday June 21, 2010 7:00am ET – Congrats to mtlscream who won the EyeTV Hybrid + EyeTV 3 Software!!! Thanks to everyone who entered!!!]
I recently got my hands on the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid TV Tuner Stick and was all set to try it out, and put it through its paces before giving it away to some lucky soul. While it’s an entirely capable piece of hardware, the EyeTV 3 software and it’s catering to iOS devices is really where this product shines. Unfortunately for me, it’s not compatible with my ancient iBook.
So being unable to test drive it, I’ll simply tell you about it. It’s probably for the best that I can’t use it – because I’m fairly certain that there was a serious risk of me then keeping it for myself.
For PC users, this is a decent contender as a compact TV tuner solution. If you don’t have a built-in TV Tuner this would be a smart buy – it’s compatible with Windows 7, and Media Server therein. The software that Elgato provides you with is the TerraTec Home Cinema software. While I’m sure it’s decent – it’s no EyeTV 3.
This is the good part. If you’ve read this far down you might start asking yourself why an iPhone Blog is talking about TV Tuner hardware/software. Well, while there are lots, and lots of great features within the EyeTV 3 software, but the best (in my opinion) is its interactivity with iOS Devices. Specifically, the iPhone and iPad. I’m talking about the EyeTV App.
Firstly, this App lets you schedule programming from your device. As best I can tell Bell is the only major nation-wide cable TV carrier to have an App that allows you to do this with PVR box, so a great option for everyone else. Secondly, with this App you can watch any previously recorded shows that you have saved on your Mac, streaming directly to your iPhone or iPad. Over Wifi or 3G.
Which brings us to the last and one of the best points – Live TV. Oh yes, once again over Wifi or 3G. (I can hear all the $30/mo 6Gb folks cheering). For only $4.99, that’s a lot of greatness for one little App. However, you will need to be running EyeTV 3, and it will, if directed, properly save specifically configured for optimal iPhone and/or iPad viewing.
Now I’m certain that there are some serious concerns about data consumption and battery life, and whatnot. Elgato offers a Free Trail-App to EyeTV 3 users (of registered products) called Live3G which is simply the Live TV portion of the EyeTV App – so that you can test it out, make sure it works, and all of that before shelling for the full $5 App. Or, not. If you just want to use it for Live TV Streaming, that’s all you need.
With all of that said, does this not sound like a product you want to own? Should you not win the giveaway, please keep in mind that the EyeTV 3 Software itself is available for purchase (for $79.95 USD) only for the Mac – and the full EyeTV App is $4.99, this is a really great piece of software to own if you already have a TV Tuner, coz it’s compatable with all of these. If you don’t, the whole package, with an EveTV Hybrid, is $149.95 USD.
This is how you can win the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid TV Tuner Stick & EyeTV 3 Software
1) Comment on this post (include your email address in the form so I can contact you!)
2) Tell me what your favorite TV Show is!
Entries will be taken from now until 11:59pm PT Sunday, June 20, 2010. Winner will be randomly chosen from all eligible entries. Please note that this prize pack does not include a copy of the EyeTV App, and that the winner, should they choose, will need to purchase it for themselves. Please make sure you meet the system requirements for the software, and honestly, only Mac users for this one – sorry.
[Update Monday June 21, 2010 7:00am ET – Congrats to mtlscream who won the EyeTV Hybrid + EyeTV 3 Software!!! Thanks to everyone who entered!!!]
I’m really happy to be back everyone, Good Luck!
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Very cool. That interface looks really straight forward and easy to navigate.
I can imagine it would look great on an iPad or iPhone4!
As for my favourite TV show, it has to be The Mighty Boosh! One of the best shows to come out of the UK, in my opinion.
Wow this would be great with my new iPhone 4 :-D!
My favourite TV Show is Chuck and I'm sure glad it was renewed for another season!
Awesome little device, as person who has a $30/6GB a month package, I could really put this to good use! Welcome back!
Favorite show – Breaking Bad
I would gladly test it for you 😉
Looks very intersting !
My favorite show is Mythbusters
Keep up the good work 😀
Favorite show on the air currently is… hmm. I'll go with Dexter. Justified is a close second.
My favorite shows are Chuck and Amazing race, I would definitely like to try it for you.
Laove the iPad interface. Elgato does not disappoint.
My favorite tv show is lost.
Welcome back! Looks like a sweet little gadget, count me in.
Favorite show has got to be Battlestar Gallactica.
Awesome! I also still have the 6 GB plan so this would be awesome!
As for favorite show? I'm going to have to go with Seinfeld. I've seen every episode a million times and I can practically recite the script of every episode, but I still could sit there and watch it for hours.
Hands down it's The Office! Nothing is nearly as funny as that show!
Heck yeah, 6GB plan!
Favourite TV show would be Top Gear
My favorite show is True Blood!!!
Would LOVE this! For me its how i met your mother, love how you guys hosts these giveaways! thanks!
Sorry I posted without signing in, just reposting.
Favorite show: Curb Your Enthusiasm
Glad I have the 6gb plan!
Favorite show: Curb Your Enthusiasm
oooooo I hope I win (duh)
Fav. show: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Oh that looks like a fun gadget! Favorite show is Breaking Bad.
Yip Yow!
Fave show is: True Blood!!
Cool contest!
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon!
I want it, I want it!
My favourite show today is HIMYM….but my favorite show of ALLLLLL time has got to be Full House! YESSSSSS!
Awesome
CSI Miami
Cool!
Favourite show is How I Met Your Mother.
Awesome
I love eureka during the summer, and flashforwqrd during the year.
Have an iphone and iPad, getting an iphone 4 when it comes to Canada
hmm..
My favourite show has to be The Big Bang Theory..
now only if Penny could move in next door…hmm =)
Smallville all the way!
Iron Chef America, not that I can cook, just eat. 😉
FAV Show: Seinfeld or The Simpsons!
I really like How I Met Your Mother, it's a really funny and original idea for a show. I've got to admit though that I am also addicted to Chuck. Really good serie to consider if you haven't watched it already.
want.
the office.
I think I'm the last person in Canada that watches Survivor
My favourite TV show is The Big Bang Theory.
Would like to be able to watch it on my iPhone on the go.
Thanks
My favorite shows….. I love CSI (the vegas one), the Vampire Diaries… and many more… Love to put my TV on my iMac and after being able to watch them on my iPhone or iPad… This Eye TV would be amazing for me 🙂
It would be the perfect device for my home system 🙂
Hey, I like contests! My favorite show is Criminal Minds.
“Hello… IT… Have you tried turning it off and on again?” Favourite TV show? C'mon! The IT Crowd! 😀
I'm Canadian just like how Canadian your site is. My favourite show, Hockey Night In Canada. Period
I've used Elgato software for years on my Macs… no problems. I'm really excited to see it on the iPad.
Welcome back Chantelle!
Favourite show… I once was LOST, but now I'm Doctor Who!!!
Great article, I love products just for mac…. True Blood is my fave tv show!!!
Awesome! My fave show is Curb Your Enthusiasm.
I love EyeTV. I have an OLD EyeTV200, and have been using it for years on my 5 year old iMac.
Well, it's time for a change. New iMac here I come! And I could sure use a few dollars in savings on this new computer by not needing to purchase a new EyeTV to go with it… hint hint
EyeTV is not just a contender to Windows TV solutions. It blows them out of the water.
Now that lost is gone, I'm watching big bang theory.
Looks great.
Fav show House
my favourite show just wrapped up after 8 seasons: “24” but Modern Family has quickly become my new favourite.
HOUSE!
Hey, if we're picking past and present shows, go ahead and put me down for Battlestar Galactica also. 🙂
Chantelle!! Free EyeTV !!!,…Ugly Americans!!!!!!(the TV show)
Count me in!
Fav Show: Breaking Bad!
It's all about Dexter for me. ooooh yeah…
My favourite TV show is Jeopardy!
I have many shows… but right now the one I'm currently laughing at and all caught up on is The big Bang Theory!
Fringe!