EyeTV, EyeConnect

Elgato Systems today released EyeTV 2.1 as a Universal Binary update that natively supports both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs. This version expands support for full-resolution playback of HDTV to Macs with Intel Core Duo processors -- a feature which it says was previously reserved for owners of high-end dual Power Mac G5 computers. The full 720p and 1080i HDTV experience is now available the MacBook Pro and the new iMac Core Duo, as well as the Mac mini with Core Duo processors. In addition, Elgato has improved the speed of exporting television shows to iPod on both processor platforms. EyeConnect 1.1 ($50), also available as a Universal Binary, is the first UPnP AV media streaming solution that runs natively on all Macintosh platforms. High definition content recorded with EyeTV can be streamed from any Macintosh to a HDTV compatible UPnP AV media player connected to a living room television. EyeTV 2.1 is a free update for existing EyeTV 2 users or $80 for others (before a special $30 discount that ends on March 31st).

by MacNN Staff