Press Release Archive

Jul 15, 2008

Elgato updates EyeTV Hybrid, EyeTV Diversity and EyeTV DTT

New EyeTV hardware is slimmer and more feature rich than ever

Munich, July 15th, 2008 – Elgato announces the next generation of its TV stick product line. The new models of EyeTV Hybrid, EyeTV Diversity and EyeTV DTT introduce a matte aluminium finish, and each of the three products gain new features or functionality. These new TV sticks follow the EyeTV DTT Deluxe, which was recently added to the product range.



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Jul 8, 2008

Elgato launches EyeTV DTT Deluxe

Munich, July 8th, 2008 -- Elgato is pleased to announce the EyeTV DTT Deluxe, a TV Tuner Micro-Stick for Digital Terrestrial Television (DVB-T). Exceptionally small and beautifully designed, this USB tuner is a perfect fit for every lifestyle and every Mac including the MacBook Air.



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May 21, 2008

Elgato Turbo.264 Software Update: Version 1.3

Direct YouTube upload, chapter markers and surround sound for Apple Devices, support for QuickTime Broadcaster

Munich, May 21, 2007 – Elgato Systems has released Turbo.264 version 1.3, a free update for its award-winning video encoder in USB stick format. The update includes many new features for YouTube users as well as owners of Apple Devices like video-enabled iPods, the iPhone, or Apple TV. Elgato Turbo.264 now enables YouTube users to convert their videos to a YouTube-friendly format and uploads the encoded clips automatically. Navigating within Turbo.264-encoded movies now becomes easier for users of Apple Devices thanks to Turbo.264's support for DVD chapter markers. The new software also preserves Dolby Digital audio for playback on surround speakers connected to Apple TV. Furthermore, this update to Turbo.264 version 1.3 supports QuickTime broadcaster.



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May 20, 2008

EyeTV Common Interface expands EyeTV solutions to receive PayTV programming

Elgato ships USB 2.0 Interface for CAMs, Viaccess module bundled

Munich, May 20, 2007
– EyeTV Common Interface is a USB 2.0 Interface for DVB Conditional Access Modules (CAMs), enabling owners of an EyeTV solution to receive and decrypt PayTV programming. EyeTV CI has a clean, aluminium design and is immediately and exclusively available in Sweden. A Viaccess CAM is included.



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Jan 15, 2008

EyeTV 3 – New User Interface, Smart Guides, and Network Sharing of Your Recordings

San Francisco, 15 January 2008 – Elgato Systems announces EyeTV 3, an extensive update to its multiple award-winning EyeTV television software. In addition to a new, intuitive user interface, the software offers an extended program guide featuring intelligent recording functionality, numerous new network features, and additional highlights. A full version of EyeTV 3 is available for EUR 79.95, owners of EyeTV 2 can obtain the upgrade at a reduced price of EUR 39.95. Simultaneously, Elgato is lowering the price of the multiple award-winning EyeTV for DTT USB 2.0 stick to EUR 49.95.

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Nov 21, 2007

Remote Buddy 1.8 upgrades EyeTV remotes to full Mac control

Nuremberg/Munich, November 21, 2007  -  IOSPIRIT announces the immediate availability of Remote Buddy remote control software, version 1.8, which now supports infrared remote controls supplied with EyeTV-based television solutions. Users of Elgato's EyeTV software can now use their familiar hardware remote and Remote Buddy to control iTunes, iPhoto, DVD Player, and VLC; watch presentations or videos, browse the hard drive, surf the web, or change system settings. Remote Buddy contains built-in support for over 100 applications and system parameters.

The update is free of charge for existing Remote Buddy users. The full version of Remote Buddy is available for 19.99 Euros (incl. VAT) and a fully functional 30-day trial version is available for download at www.iospirit.com/remotebuddy.

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Oct 31, 2007

EyeTV 2.5.1 - Free Update Adds Support for New Features in Leopard

Munich/San Francisco, October 31, 2007 - For all EyeTV users who have installed the new Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, Elgato's free EyeTV 2.5.1 update adds support for the following key new Leopard technologies: Quick Look, iChat, and Spaces. EyeTV 2.5.1 is fully compatible with the new operating system.

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Sep 23, 2007

Free EyeTV 2.5 Update

Free EyeTV 2.5 Update Includes Wi-Fi Access for iPhone and iPod touch, Record From Live Buffer, Freebox IPTV Support, One-Click iPhone Export, and More

Munich/San Francisco, September 24, 2007
- EyeTV 2.5, a free update to the award-winning EyeTV 2 television software, includes many new features for viewing on the Mac, the iPhone, and iPod touch. With Wi-Fi Access, recorded television shows can be accessed for playback from an iPhone and iPod touch in a local Wi-Fi network.

Many EyeTV users have requested the ability to record content that has been temporarily stored via timeshifting. To create a new recording after watching a live television show for a while, simply navigate to the beginning of the show, and click the record button.

iPhone has arrived in the USA, and will land in Europe starting November 9. EyeTV 2.5 offers a one-click button for easy export of recordings for Apple's mobile telephone as well as iPod touch. In France, EyeTV 2.5 supports IPTV for Freebox.

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Aug 15, 2007

EyeTV 250 Plus

EyeTV 250 Plus, the Complete Solution
Hybrid TV Recorder and Video Converter, with Mastering Software


Munich, August 16, 2007 - EyeTV 250 Plus is the first solution available on the Mac that contains a hybrid television tuner and a video converter with hardware encoding. In addition to containing a flexible television recorder, the successor model to EyeTV 250 includes a high quality solution for digitizing video cassettes and other analog video material. The package also includes Roxio Toast 8 Basic CD/DVD recording software, so that recordings can be burned to DVD-Video with one simple click of the mouse.

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Aug 5, 2007

Elgato Turbo.264 Software Update: Version 1.1

Adding iPhone Support, Customisable Settings, and Much More

Munich, August 06, 2007
- Elgato has released a complimentary software update adding a number of new features to the Elgato Turbo.264, a hardware video encoding accelerator in USB stick format. Elgato Turbo.264 now supports iPhone video, offers user-customisable settings for video conversion, and enables manual selection of sound tracks from DVDs. Furthermore, this update to Turbo.264 version 1.1 includes improved widescreen detection, performance improvements, and a number of bug fixes.

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May 15, 2007

Turbo.264 - Turbocharge your iPod and Apple TV Exports

Hardware Encoder in USB Stick Format Accelerates Video Conversions by a Factor of 4 to 10

Munich/San Francisco, May 16, 2007
– Elgato Systems announces a hardware encoder in USB Stick format that rapidly converts video files to the high quality H.264 (MP4) format for iPod, Apple TV, and Sony PSP. Turbo.264 accelerates exports by a factor of 4 on an Intel Core 2 Duo up to a factor of 10 on a Power PC G4. The rate of acceleration depends on the Mac processor type.

Furthermore, Turbo.264 offloads the computationally intensive software conversion of video files away from your Macintosh, leaving it free for other tasks – a virtual co-processor for the Mac. Turbo.264 supports all Macs with USB 2.0.

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Apr 17, 2007

EyeTV 2.4 with Apple TV Support - Free Update Now Available

Munich/San Francisco, April 18, 2007 - Elgato Systems has released EyeTV 2.4, a free update to its award-winning EyeTV 2 software which now includes one click export for Apple TV. The feature functions in the same way as EyeTV 2’s easy iPod export button; simply select a video from the list of recordings and click the new Apple TV button in the menu bar. Alternatively, the export can be automated as part of the recording schedule.

EyeTV 2.4 offers numerous other important improvements and bug fixes.

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Mar 11, 2007

Elgato Ends Collaboration with Miglia

Munich/San Francisco, March 12, 2007 - Elgato Systems announces that it has terminated the licensing agreement for EyeTV software with Miglia Technology, Ltd. Miglia can no longer ship, sell or advertise TV Tuner solutions bundled with Elgato’s EyeTV software.

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Jan 7, 2007

Price Drop: EyeTV for DTT – TerraTec Cinergy T USB XE with EyeTV Lite

DVB-T Receiver Prices Drop: EyeTV for DTT only 79,99 Euro
TerraTec announces Cinergy T USB XE with EyeTV Lite for 59,95 Euro

Munich, January 8, 2007 - Watching DVB-T television on the Macintosh has become even more affordable. Effective immediately, Elgato is selling the award-winning USB 2.0 Stick EyeTV for DTT for 79,99 Euro, a price reduction of about 20 percent. This offer includes the acclaimed EyeTV 2 software by Elgato. TerraTec will ship the USB 2.0 Stick Cinergy T USB XE for only 59,95 Euro in February, which will include the new EyeTV Lite software by Elgato.

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Oct 24, 2006

EyeTV Diversity (INT)

EyeTV Diversity – Supercharged TV for Your Mac:
Dual-Tuner DVB-T-Stick with Revolutionary Antenna Diversity Technology for Superior Reception


Munich, October 26, 2006 - EyeTV Diversity contains innovative technology that provides superior television reception deep indoors and in areas with poor signal quality. The ultra compact DVB-T stick is also ideal for travellers and enables mobile DVB-T reception at speeds of up to 160 km/h. In Dual Tuner mode, EyeTV Diversity offers two independent DVB-T tuners in one device, allowing users to watch two live TV programmes simultaneously.

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Aug 15, 2006

EyeTV Hybrid (INT)

SB stick delivers both Freeview and analog TV to the Mac

Munich, 16 August 2006 - EyeTV Hybrid is a universal receiver for both free-to-view Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT, or Freeview) and analog television on the Mac, combining the capabilities of two TV receivers in one product. The device comes with a miniature DTT antenna, and also enables DTT reception with a rooftop or indoor aerial via a built-in standard coaxial connector.

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Jul 25, 2006

EyeTV 2.3 With Full Screen Menu

Free Software Update Available Immediately

Munich/San Francisco, July 26, 2006 - The award-winning EyeTV software can now be accessed from the couch across the room. Elgato adds a Full Screen Menu to EyeTV 2.3, which features familiar Front Row-style user interface elements. EyeTV 2.3 supports the Apple Remote infrared remote control and works seamlessly with Front Row.

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Jul 25, 2006

EyeTV 2.3 Supports Hauppauge's Hybrid-TV and DVB-T Devices

Munich/San Francisco, July 26, 2006 - Elgato released an update for its award-winning EyeTV software today, expanding software support for Hauppauge's TV solutions. The use of Hauppauge's WinTV-HVR-900 hardware with Elgato's EyeTV 2.3 software enables reception of not only analog TV via cable or antenna, but also digital TV via DVB-T. EyeTV 2.3 also supports Hauppauge's WinTV NOVA-T Stick, a DVB-T tuner. Both products are ultra-compact and mobile: perfect for people on the go.

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Jul 11, 2006

New EyeTV for DTT (INT)

The smallest TV stick for the Mac:
New EyeTV for DTT can be controlled using a Full Screen Menu and works with Apple Remote


Munich, July 12, 2006 - Elgato's EyeTV for DTT is now available for 99.95 Euro (VAT included). The TV receiver is a USB stick with an aluminum finish that is the perfect companion for the MacBook and MacBook Pro as well as all desktop Macs. EyeTV for DTT is the first Elgato product that works with Apple Remote and offers a familiar Front Row style user interface with a Full Screen Menu.

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May 16, 2006

EyeTV 2.2 Supports TerraTec’s Hybrid-TV and DVB-T Devices (INT)

Munich, May 16, 2006: Elgato released an update for its award-winning EyeTV software today, expanding software support for TerraTec’s TV solutions. The use of TerraTec’s Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS hardware with Elgato’s EyeTV 2.2 software produces the first-ever hybrid solution for Mac users, enabling reception of not only analog TV via cable or antenna, but also digital TV via DVB-T. EyeTV 2.2 also supports TerraTec’s Cinergy T USB XS, a DVB-T tuner. Both Cinergy products are ultra-compact and mobile: perfect for people on the go.

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Mar 30, 2006

Elgato Presents EyeTV 250

TV Receiver/Recorder with Video Converter and Game Mode

Munich/San Francisco, March 31, 2006
- Elgato Systems is pleased to present the newest addition to the EyeTV product family: EyeTV 250, an ultra-compact, low priced TV receiver/recorder for analog TV. The EyeTV 250, about the size of the original iPod, takes its design cues from the Mac mini. EyeTV 250 contains a powerful hardware encoder that converts analog television signals into MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 formats. In addition to the television features, EyeTV 250 also offers advanced functionality to digitize VHS video tapes and to connect video game consoles to the Macintosh. The product will be available at the end of April for $199 or EUR 199 (including VAT).

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Mar 16, 2006

EyeTV 2.1 Universal Binary update

EyeTV 2.1 Universal Binary update brings HDTV to Macs with Intel Core Duo processors

Munich/San Francisco, March 17, 2006 - Elgato Systems, the leading developer of digital television recorder solutions for Macintosh, today released EyeTV 2.1 as a Universal Binary update that natively supports both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs.

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Nov 30, 2005

EyeTV Software Update Adds One-Step Export to iPod® Video

San Francisco/Munich, December 01, 2005 – Elgato Systems today released EyeTV software 1.8.4. This free update offers a convenient, one-step export of recordings to formats that are optimized for viewing on both video-capable iPod®s and on televisions connected to iPod®s.

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Nov 16, 2005

Elgato Systems Extends Relationship with Ingram Micro

Distribution of Elgato’s Products Now In the United States, UK and Germany

Santa Ana/London/San Francisco, November 17, 2005 – Elgato Systems today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM), the world’s largest technology distributor, that will broaden Elgato products availability to Macintosh-focused solution providers in the United States and in the United Kingdom. The distributor has an existing relationship with Elgato in Germany, where it has sold the manufacturer’s Mac TV tuning and recording products since June 2004.

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Oct 17, 2005

Freddie Geier to head up Apple Computer Germany

Munich/San Francisco, October 18, 2005. Elgato Systems today announced that Freddie Geier has been appointed Managing Director of Apple Computer's German subsidiary and will be leaving Elgato at the end of October 2005.

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Sep 19, 2005

Elgato Introduces EyeTV EZ (INT)

New low-cost USB 2.0 TV Receiver made by TerraTec

APPLE EXPO, PARIS, FRANCE — September 20, 2005 – Elgato Systems today unveiled EyeTV EZ, its new easy-to-use product that enables high quality television viewing on the Mac. EyeTV EZ is a USB 2.0 and bus-powered device combining Elgato's award-winning software with TerraTec's best of breed TV receiver product. EyeTV EZ is an appealing piece of hardware, complementing Apple's aesthetics perfectly. It can accept antenna or cable connections and has a built-in 125-channel analog TV tuner transferring raw, uncompressed video directly to the Mac. EyeTV EZ also connects seamlessly to external devices like camcorders, VCRs, satellite and cable boxes and gaming consoles.

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Sep 19, 2005

EyeTV Software Update 1.8.3 (INT)

EyeTV Software Update Adds Digital Radio, Progressive Scan, Support for Toast® 7 Titanium

APPLE EXPO, PARIS, FRANCE — September 20, 2005 – Elgato is pleased to announce a feature-rich free software update, EyeTV 1.8.3. This update enables owners of Elgato’s digital EyeTV products* to add digital radio stations to their EyeTV channel lists. Hundreds of digital radio channels are already available as digital radio is gaining momentum across Europe. This year’s IFA 2005 tradeshow featured digital radio; highlighting that DVB is poised to become the premier format for digital radio broadcasts over satellite, cable and terrestrial.

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Jul 17, 2005

Elgato Combines Its Award Winning EyeTV Software (INT)

EyeTV for DTT - Pocket-sized Digital TV for the Mac

Munich, July 18th 2005 – EyeTV by Elgato Systems, the world's leading software for viewing and recording television on the Mac, now supports a USB 2.0 digital terrestrial television (DTT) receiver. The new EyeTV for DTT digital TV recorder is extremely compact and does not require an external power supply, and is perfect for home use and travel.

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May 17, 2005

EyeTV 1.8 – Free Software Update

Adds H.264, iTunes® and EyeTV "to go" for PSP

Munich/San Francisco, May 17, 2005 – Elgato Systems announces the release of a comprehensive new version of the award-winning EyeTV Software. This brand new development in Macintosh software has awarded Elgato with an even greater edge on its competition. Users experience additional advanced enjoyment with EyeTV "to go", a solution by Elgato that allows Mac owners to conveniently export EyeTV recordings to Sony’s Playstation Portable™ (PSP) and other mobile devices. EyeTV 1.8 is fully compatible with the new Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and includes support for the state-of-the-art video codec H.264 in QuickTime 7.

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May 9, 2005

Elgato releases EyeConnect

The Networked Living Room Becomes a Reality
Elgato releases EyeConnect - UPnP™ AV Media Streaming Software for the Mac


Munich/San Francisco, CA – May 10, 2005 – Elgato Systems, creators of the award-winning digital TV recorder EyeTV for the Mac, today officially released EyeConnect, the Macintosh market’s first fully integrated media streaming software based on Universal Plug and Play™ Audio/Video (UPnP™ AV). EyeConnect enables digital music, video, or photo content, including EyeTV recordings, iPhotos™ and iTunes® stored on a Macintosh, to be played on a broad variety of UPnP™ AV certified devices throughout the home. EyeConnect supports all digital media formats and is capable of streaming slideshows, music and even HDTV in full video quality with Dolby Digital sound*.

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Jan 10, 2005

Elgato announces EyeTV 1.7

Free Software Update adds MPEG-4 and Digital Cable Support for HDTV

Macworld Expo/San Francisco, January 11, 2005 – Elgato Systems announced today a major update to their award winning EyeTV software. EyeTV 1.7 is a free update for all owners of EyeTV hardware and third party TV tuners, and is available for download from www.elgato.com.

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Jan 10, 2005

Elgato announces UPnP™ AV Media Streaming Software for the Macintosh

EyeConnect Streams Macintosh Digital Content to UPnP™ AV Media Players

Macworld Expo/San Francisco, CA – January 11, 2005 – Elgato Systems, creators of award-winning hardware and software for the Macintosh, today announced EyeConnect, the Macintosh market’s first commercially available media streaming software based on Universal Plug and Play™ Audio/Video standard (UPnP™ AV). EyeConnect enables digital music, video, or photo content, including EyeTV recordings, iPhotos™, iTunes® and movies stored on a Macintosh, to be played on a broad variety of UPnP™ AV certified devices.

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Nov 17, 2004

Elgato introduces EyeTV 610 (INT)

EyeTV 610 with digital cable TV tuner and Common Interface (CI)

MacExpo/London – November 18, 2004 – Elgato Systems today announced the release of the EyeTV 610, world's first digital TV recorder for DVB-C – the upcoming digital cable standard – for perfect digital cable television and PayTV on the Mac.

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Sep 29, 2004

Elgato Supplies Software to OEM (INT)

Collaboration with SCM Microsystems and Satelco Results in Launch of New EasyWatch DVB-T PC Card with EyeTV software for reception of mobile digital terrestrial TV on Apple PowerBooks
 
Munich – September 30, 2004 – Elgato, a worldwide leader in digital video recording for the Macintosh, has teamed with hardware supplier SCM Microsystems (NASDAQ: SCMM, Prime Standard SMY) and cooperation partner Satelco to launch the new EasyWatch DVB-T PC card as a cross platform solution for Windows and Macintosh OS X. The EasyWatch solution uses Elgato's internationally award-winning EyeTV software and DVB-T signals can now be received on Apple PowerBooks using regular PC cards.

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Sep 1, 2004

Elgato introduces EyeTV 410 (INT)

Elgato introduces DVB-T digital video recorder, with Common Interface
View PayTV and free-to-air digital terrestrial television on the Mac with EyeTV 410

Apple Expo, Paris - September 2nd, 2004 - Elgato Systems today announced the release of the EyeTV 410 digital video recorder for DVB-T with Common Interface (CI). Based on the award-winning technology of EyeTV 400 (for free-to-air digital terrestrial television), this product is designed for countries where PayTV via DVB-T is available. The new EyeTV 410 will find its users particularly in countries, where the TV channels are broadcast via DVB-T in encrypted format only. The new product also works in countries with free-to-air DVB-T broadcasting. With EyeTV 410, users can watch, record, timeshift, edit and archive digital terrestrial TV in stunning picture and sound quality.

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Aug 30, 2004

Elgato announces major software updates for EyeTV and EyeHome


  • EyeTV 1.6 now available with new export functionality
  • EyeHome 1.5 now available with enhanced usability and new design
  • New pricing for EyeHome and EyeTV
Apple Expo - Paris, August 31st, 2004 - Elgato Systems today announced major software updates for the EyeTV digital video recorder and EyeHome digital media player. The updates enhance functions in the previous versions and add new export functionality. The new version of EyeTV allows users to export in iMovie®, iDVD® and DVD Studio Pro® formats making it easier to edit professional quality recordings. The EyeTV 1.6 upgrade is available now as a free download on the Elgato website www.elgato.com.

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Jun 16, 2004

EyeTV 310 for PayTV now available on the Mac (INT)

Elgato upgrades DVB satellite product with Common Interface

EyeTV 310 for PayTV now available on the Mac

MACEXPO - COLOGNE, Germany - June 17, 2004 – Elgato Systems today announced the release of the EyeTV 310 digital video recorder with Common Interface (CI). Based on the proven technology of EyeTV 300 for free-to-air digital satellite television, this product is also designed to receive PayTV on your Mac.



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May 26, 2004

Elgato's EyeTV receives Macworld UK Editor's Choice award (INT)

MUNICH, Germany – May 27, 2004 – Elgato Systems, a leader in digital entertainment products for the Macintosh computer, is proud to announce that its EyeTV product line has received the Editor's Choice award for "Best Consumer Hardware" at the Macworld UK Award ceremony. EyeTV is setting the standard for state-of-the-art digital video recording. Users can conveniently watch, record, timeshift, edit and archive high-quality analog and digital TV shows on their Mac.

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Nov 27, 2003

Elgato Introduces EyeTV 300 and EyeTV 400 DVB Digital Video Recorders (INT)

Digital satellite and terrestrial television now available on the Mac

November 28, 2003 – MUNICH, Germany – Elgato Systems today announced the EyeTV 300 and EyeTV 400 digital video recorders, making it possible for the first time to watch, record, edit and archive perfect digital satellite and terrestrial television on the Mac. EyeTV 300 for digital satellite television (DVB-S) and EyeTV 400 for digital terrestrial television (DVB-T) will be available in selected stores in early December for 349 EURO, in countries where the DVB standard is being supported.



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Sep 14, 2003

Elgato to Release new Version of EyeTV software at Apple Expo 2003 in Paris

Free software update to include support for European Program Guide TVTV and support of Toast 6 Titanium

Paris, France - September 15, 2003 - Elgato, the developer of EyeTV, will exhibit at Europe’s largest Apple trade show, Apple Expo 2003, in Paris for the first time. EyeTV has become the worldwide leader in digital video recording for Macintosh since its introduction at MacWorld 2002 in New York.



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Jul 13, 2003

Elgato reorganizes

with new leadership, new name, and renewed purpose

MACWORLD, New York, NY -- July 14, 2003 - Elgato Systems (www.elgato.com), the developer of EyeTV digital video recorder, today announced that Freddie Geier, formerly Senior Director of Business Development at Apple Computer Inc., is joining the company as its new President and CEO.



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Jul 15, 2008

Elgato updates EyeTV Hybrid, EyeTV Diversity and EyeTV DTT

New EyeTV hardware is slimmer and more feature rich than ever

Munich, July 15th, 2008 – Elgato announces the next generation of its TV stick product line. The new models of EyeTV Hybrid, EyeTV Diversity and EyeTV DTT introduce a matte aluminium finish, and each of the three products gain new features or functionality. These new TV sticks follow the EyeTV DTT Deluxe, which was recently added to the product range.



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Jul 8, 2008

Elgato launches EyeTV DTT Deluxe

Munich, July 8th, 2008 -- Elgato is pleased to announce the EyeTV DTT Deluxe, a TV Tuner Micro-Stick for Digital Terrestrial Television (DVB-T). Exceptionally small and beautifully designed, this USB tuner is a perfect fit for every lifestyle and every Mac including the MacBook Air.



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May 21, 2008

Elgato Turbo.264 Software Update: Version 1.3

Direct YouTube upload, chapter markers and surround sound for Apple Devices, support for QuickTime Broadcaster

Munich, May 21, 2007 – Elgato Systems has released Turbo.264 version 1.3, a free update for its award-winning video encoder in USB stick format. The update includes many new features for YouTube users as well as owners of Apple Devices like video-enabled iPods, the iPhone, or Apple TV. Elgato Turbo.264 now enables YouTube users to convert their videos to a YouTube-friendly format and uploads the encoded clips automatically. Navigating within Turbo.264-encoded movies now becomes easier for users of Apple Devices thanks to Turbo.264's support for DVD chapter markers. The new software also preserves Dolby Digital audio for playback on surround speakers connected to Apple TV. Furthermore, this update to Turbo.264 version 1.3 supports QuickTime broadcaster.



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May 20, 2008

EyeTV Common Interface expands EyeTV solutions to receive PayTV programming

Elgato ships USB 2.0 Interface for CAMs, Viaccess module bundled

Munich, May 20, 2007
– EyeTV Common Interface is a USB 2.0 Interface for DVB Conditional Access Modules (CAMs), enabling owners of an EyeTV solution to receive and decrypt PayTV programming. EyeTV CI has a clean, aluminium design and is immediately and exclusively available in Sweden. A Viaccess CAM is included.



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Jan 15, 2008

EyeTV 3 – New User Interface, Smart Guides, and Network Sharing of Your Recordings

San Francisco, 15 January 2008 – Elgato Systems announces EyeTV 3, an extensive update to its multiple award-winning EyeTV television software. In addition to a new, intuitive user interface, the software offers an extended program guide featuring intelligent recording functionality, numerous new network features, and additional highlights. A full version of EyeTV 3 is available for EUR 79.95, owners of EyeTV 2 can obtain the upgrade at a reduced price of EUR 39.95. Simultaneously, Elgato is lowering the price of the multiple award-winning EyeTV for DTT USB 2.0 stick to EUR 49.95.

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Nov 21, 2007

Remote Buddy 1.8 upgrades EyeTV remotes to full Mac control

Nuremberg/Munich, November 21, 2007  -  IOSPIRIT announces the immediate availability of Remote Buddy remote control software, version 1.8, which now supports infrared remote controls supplied with EyeTV-based television solutions. Users of Elgato's EyeTV software can now use their familiar hardware remote and Remote Buddy to control iTunes, iPhoto, DVD Player, and VLC; watch presentations or videos, browse the hard drive, surf the web, or change system settings. Remote Buddy contains built-in support for over 100 applications and system parameters.

The update is free of charge for existing Remote Buddy users. The full version of Remote Buddy is available for 19.99 Euros (incl. VAT) and a fully functional 30-day trial version is available for download at www.iospirit.com/remotebuddy.

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Oct 31, 2007

EyeTV 2.5.1 - Free Update Adds Support for New Features in Leopard

Munich/San Francisco, October 31, 2007 - For all EyeTV users who have installed the new Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, Elgato's free EyeTV 2.5.1 update adds support for the following key new Leopard technologies: Quick Look, iChat, and Spaces. EyeTV 2.5.1 is fully compatible with the new operating system.

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Sep 23, 2007

Free EyeTV 2.5 Update

Free EyeTV 2.5 Update Includes Wi-Fi Access for iPhone and iPod touch, Record From Live Buffer, Freebox IPTV Support, One-Click iPhone Export, and More

Munich/San Francisco, September 24, 2007
- EyeTV 2.5, a free update to the award-winning EyeTV 2 television software, includes many new features for viewing on the Mac, the iPhone, and iPod touch. With Wi-Fi Access, recorded television shows can be accessed for playback from an iPhone and iPod touch in a local Wi-Fi network.

Many EyeTV users have requested the ability to record content that has been temporarily stored via timeshifting. To create a new recording after watching a live television show for a while, simply navigate to the beginning of the show, and click the record button.

iPhone has arrived in the USA, and will land in Europe starting November 9. EyeTV 2.5 offers a one-click button for easy export of recordings for Apple's mobile telephone as well as iPod touch. In France, EyeTV 2.5 supports IPTV for Freebox.

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Aug 15, 2007

EyeTV 250 Plus

EyeTV 250 Plus, the Complete Solution
Hybrid TV Recorder and Video Converter, with Mastering Software


Munich, August 16, 2007 - EyeTV 250 Plus is the first solution available on the Mac that contains a hybrid television tuner and a video converter with hardware encoding. In addition to containing a flexible television recorder, the successor model to EyeTV 250 includes a high quality solution for digitizing video cassettes and other analog video material. The package also includes Roxio Toast 8 Basic CD/DVD recording software, so that recordings can be burned to DVD-Video with one simple click of the mouse.

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Aug 5, 2007

Elgato Turbo.264 Software Update: Version 1.1

Adding iPhone Support, Customisable Settings, and Much More

Munich, August 06, 2007
- Elgato has released a complimentary software update adding a number of new features to the Elgato Turbo.264, a hardware video encoding accelerator in USB stick format. Elgato Turbo.264 now supports iPhone video, offers user-customisable settings for video conversion, and enables manual selection of sound tracks from DVDs. Furthermore, this update to Turbo.264 version 1.1 includes improved widescreen detection, performance improvements, and a number of bug fixes.

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May 15, 2007

Turbo.264 - Turbocharge your iPod and Apple TV Exports

Hardware Encoder in USB Stick Format Accelerates Video Conversions by a Factor of 4 to 10

Munich/San Francisco, May 16, 2007
– Elgato Systems announces a hardware encoder in USB Stick format that rapidly converts video files to the high quality H.264 (MP4) format for iPod, Apple TV, and Sony PSP. Turbo.264 accelerates exports by a factor of 4 on an Intel Core 2 Duo up to a factor of 10 on a Power PC G4. The rate of acceleration depends on the Mac processor type.

Furthermore, Turbo.264 offloads the computationally intensive software conversion of video files away from your Macintosh, leaving it free for other tasks – a virtual co-processor for the Mac. Turbo.264 supports all Macs with USB 2.0.

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Apr 17, 2007

EyeTV 2.4 with Apple TV Support - Free Update Now Available

Munich/San Francisco, April 18, 2007 - Elgato Systems has released EyeTV 2.4, a free update to its award-winning EyeTV 2 software which now includes one click export for Apple TV. The feature functions in the same way as EyeTV 2’s easy iPod export button; simply select a video from the list of recordings and click the new Apple TV button in the menu bar. Alternatively, the export can be automated as part of the recording schedule.

EyeTV 2.4 offers numerous other important improvements and bug fixes.

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Mar 11, 2007

Elgato Ends Collaboration with Miglia

Munich/San Francisco, March 12, 2007 - Elgato Systems announces that it has terminated the licensing agreement for EyeTV software with Miglia Technology, Ltd. Miglia can no longer ship, sell or advertise TV Tuner solutions bundled with Elgato’s EyeTV software.

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Jan 7, 2007

Price Drop: EyeTV for DTT – TerraTec Cinergy T USB XE with EyeTV Lite

DVB-T Receiver Prices Drop: EyeTV for DTT only 79,99 Euro
TerraTec announces Cinergy T USB XE with EyeTV Lite for 59,95 Euro

Munich, January 8, 2007 - Watching DVB-T television on the Macintosh has become even more affordable. Effective immediately, Elgato is selling the award-winning USB 2.0 Stick EyeTV for DTT for 79,99 Euro, a price reduction of about 20 percent. This offer includes the acclaimed EyeTV 2 software by Elgato. TerraTec will ship the USB 2.0 Stick Cinergy T USB XE for only 59,95 Euro in February, which will include the new EyeTV Lite software by Elgato.

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Oct 24, 2006

EyeTV Diversity (INT)

EyeTV Diversity – Supercharged TV for Your Mac:
Dual-Tuner DVB-T-Stick with Revolutionary Antenna Diversity Technology for Superior Reception


Munich, October 26, 2006 - EyeTV Diversity contains innovative technology that provides superior television reception deep indoors and in areas with poor signal quality. The ultra compact DVB-T stick is also ideal for travellers and enables mobile DVB-T reception at speeds of up to 160 km/h. In Dual Tuner mode, EyeTV Diversity offers two independent DVB-T tuners in one device, allowing users to watch two live TV programmes simultaneously.

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Aug 15, 2006

EyeTV Hybrid (INT)

SB stick delivers both Freeview and analog TV to the Mac

Munich, 16 August 2006 - EyeTV Hybrid is a universal receiver for both free-to-view Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT, or Freeview) and analog television on the Mac, combining the capabilities of two TV receivers in one product. The device comes with a miniature DTT antenna, and also enables DTT reception with a rooftop or indoor aerial via a built-in standard coaxial connector.

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Jul 25, 2006

EyeTV 2.3 With Full Screen Menu

Free Software Update Available Immediately

Munich/San Francisco, July 26, 2006 - The award-winning EyeTV software can now be accessed from the couch across the room. Elgato adds a Full Screen Menu to EyeTV 2.3, which features familiar Front Row-style user interface elements. EyeTV 2.3 supports the Apple Remote infrared remote control and works seamlessly with Front Row.

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Jul 25, 2006

EyeTV 2.3 Supports Hauppauge's Hybrid-TV and DVB-T Devices

Munich/San Francisco, July 26, 2006 - Elgato released an update for its award-winning EyeTV software today, expanding software support for Hauppauge's TV solutions. The use of Hauppauge's WinTV-HVR-900 hardware with Elgato's EyeTV 2.3 software enables reception of not only analog TV via cable or antenna, but also digital TV via DVB-T. EyeTV 2.3 also supports Hauppauge's WinTV NOVA-T Stick, a DVB-T tuner. Both products are ultra-compact and mobile: perfect for people on the go.

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Jul 11, 2006

New EyeTV for DTT (INT)

The smallest TV stick for the Mac:
New EyeTV for DTT can be controlled using a Full Screen Menu and works with Apple Remote


Munich, July 12, 2006 - Elgato's EyeTV for DTT is now available for 99.95 Euro (VAT included). The TV receiver is a USB stick with an aluminum finish that is the perfect companion for the MacBook and MacBook Pro as well as all desktop Macs. EyeTV for DTT is the first Elgato product that works with Apple Remote and offers a familiar Front Row style user interface with a Full Screen Menu.

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May 16, 2006

EyeTV 2.2 Supports TerraTec’s Hybrid-TV and DVB-T Devices (INT)

Munich, May 16, 2006: Elgato released an update for its award-winning EyeTV software today, expanding software support for TerraTec’s TV solutions. The use of TerraTec’s Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS hardware with Elgato’s EyeTV 2.2 software produces the first-ever hybrid solution for Mac users, enabling reception of not only analog TV via cable or antenna, but also digital TV via DVB-T. EyeTV 2.2 also supports TerraTec’s Cinergy T USB XS, a DVB-T tuner. Both Cinergy products are ultra-compact and mobile: perfect for people on the go.

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Mar 30, 2006

Elgato Presents EyeTV 250

TV Receiver/Recorder with Video Converter and Game Mode

Munich/San Francisco, March 31, 2006
- Elgato Systems is pleased to present the newest addition to the EyeTV product family: EyeTV 250, an ultra-compact, low priced TV receiver/recorder for analog TV. The EyeTV 250, about the size of the original iPod, takes its design cues from the Mac mini. EyeTV 250 contains a powerful hardware encoder that converts analog television signals into MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 formats. In addition to the television features, EyeTV 250 also offers advanced functionality to digitize VHS video tapes and to connect video game consoles to the Macintosh. The product will be available at the end of April for $199 or EUR 199 (including VAT).

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Mar 16, 2006

EyeTV 2.1 Universal Binary update

EyeTV 2.1 Universal Binary update brings HDTV to Macs with Intel Core Duo processors

Munich/San Francisco, March 17, 2006 - Elgato Systems, the leading developer of digital television recorder solutions for Macintosh, today released EyeTV 2.1 as a Universal Binary update that natively supports both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs.

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Nov 30, 2005

EyeTV Software Update Adds One-Step Export to iPod® Video

San Francisco/Munich, December 01, 2005 – Elgato Systems today released EyeTV software 1.8.4. This free update offers a convenient, one-step export of recordings to formats that are optimized for viewing on both video-capable iPod®s and on televisions connected to iPod®s.

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Nov 16, 2005

Elgato Systems Extends Relationship with Ingram Micro

Distribution of Elgato’s Products Now In the United States, UK and Germany

Santa Ana/London/San Francisco, November 17, 2005 – Elgato Systems today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM), the world’s largest technology distributor, that will broaden Elgato products availability to Macintosh-focused solution providers in the United States and in the United Kingdom. The distributor has an existing relationship with Elgato in Germany, where it has sold the manufacturer’s Mac TV tuning and recording products since June 2004.

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Oct 17, 2005

Freddie Geier to head up Apple Computer Germany

Munich/San Francisco, October 18, 2005. Elgato Systems today announced that Freddie Geier has been appointed Managing Director of Apple Computer's German subsidiary and will be leaving Elgato at the end of October 2005.

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Sep 19, 2005

Elgato Introduces EyeTV EZ (INT)

New low-cost USB 2.0 TV Receiver made by TerraTec

APPLE EXPO, PARIS, FRANCE — September 20, 2005 – Elgato Systems today unveiled EyeTV EZ, its new easy-to-use product that enables high quality television viewing on the Mac. EyeTV EZ is a USB 2.0 and bus-powered device combining Elgato's award-winning software with TerraTec's best of breed TV receiver product. EyeTV EZ is an appealing piece of hardware, complementing Apple's aesthetics perfectly. It can accept antenna or cable connections and has a built-in 125-channel analog TV tuner transferring raw, uncompressed video directly to the Mac. EyeTV EZ also connects seamlessly to external devices like camcorders, VCRs, satellite and cable boxes and gaming consoles.

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Sep 19, 2005

EyeTV Software Update 1.8.3 (INT)

EyeTV Software Update Adds Digital Radio, Progressive Scan, Support for Toast® 7 Titanium

APPLE EXPO, PARIS, FRANCE — September 20, 2005 – Elgato is pleased to announce a feature-rich free software update, EyeTV 1.8.3. This update enables owners of Elgato’s digital EyeTV products* to add digital radio stations to their EyeTV channel lists. Hundreds of digital radio channels are already available as digital radio is gaining momentum across Europe. This year’s IFA 2005 tradeshow featured digital radio; highlighting that DVB is poised to become the premier format for digital radio broadcasts over satellite, cable and terrestrial.

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Jul 17, 2005

Elgato Combines Its Award Winning EyeTV Software (INT)

EyeTV for DTT - Pocket-sized Digital TV for the Mac

Munich, July 18th 2005 – EyeTV by Elgato Systems, the world's leading software for viewing and recording television on the Mac, now supports a USB 2.0 digital terrestrial television (DTT) receiver. The new EyeTV for DTT digital TV recorder is extremely compact and does not require an external power supply, and is perfect for home use and travel.

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May 17, 2005

EyeTV 1.8 – Free Software Update

Adds H.264, iTunes® and EyeTV "to go" for PSP

Munich/San Francisco, May 17, 2005 – Elgato Systems announces the release of a comprehensive new version of the award-winning EyeTV Software. This brand new development in Macintosh software has awarded Elgato with an even greater edge on its competition. Users experience additional advanced enjoyment with EyeTV "to go", a solution by Elgato that allows Mac owners to conveniently export EyeTV recordings to Sony’s Playstation Portable™ (PSP) and other mobile devices. EyeTV 1.8 is fully compatible with the new Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and includes support for the state-of-the-art video codec H.264 in QuickTime 7.

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May 9, 2005

Elgato releases EyeConnect

The Networked Living Room Becomes a Reality
Elgato releases EyeConnect - UPnP™ AV Media Streaming Software for the Mac


Munich/San Francisco, CA – May 10, 2005 – Elgato Systems, creators of the award-winning digital TV recorder EyeTV for the Mac, today officially released EyeConnect, the Macintosh market’s first fully integrated media streaming software based on Universal Plug and Play™ Audio/Video (UPnP™ AV). EyeConnect enables digital music, video, or photo content, including EyeTV recordings, iPhotos™ and iTunes® stored on a Macintosh, to be played on a broad variety of UPnP™ AV certified devices throughout the home. EyeConnect supports all digital media formats and is capable of streaming slideshows, music and even HDTV in full video quality with Dolby Digital sound*.

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Jan 10, 2005

Elgato announces EyeTV 1.7

Free Software Update adds MPEG-4 and Digital Cable Support for HDTV

Macworld Expo/San Francisco, January 11, 2005 – Elgato Systems announced today a major update to their award winning EyeTV software. EyeTV 1.7 is a free update for all owners of EyeTV hardware and third party TV tuners, and is available for download from www.elgato.com.

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Jan 10, 2005

Elgato announces UPnP™ AV Media Streaming Software for the Macintosh

EyeConnect Streams Macintosh Digital Content to UPnP™ AV Media Players

Macworld Expo/San Francisco, CA – January 11, 2005 – Elgato Systems, creators of award-winning hardware and software for the Macintosh, today announced EyeConnect, the Macintosh market’s first commercially available media streaming software based on Universal Plug and Play™ Audio/Video standard (UPnP™ AV). EyeConnect enables digital music, video, or photo content, including EyeTV recordings, iPhotos™, iTunes® and movies stored on a Macintosh, to be played on a broad variety of UPnP™ AV certified devices.

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Nov 17, 2004

Elgato introduces EyeTV 610 (INT)

EyeTV 610 with digital cable TV tuner and Common Interface (CI)

MacExpo/London – November 18, 2004 – Elgato Systems today announced the release of the EyeTV 610, world's first digital TV recorder for DVB-C – the upcoming digital cable standard – for perfect digital cable television and PayTV on the Mac.

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Sep 29, 2004

Elgato Supplies Software to OEM (INT)

Collaboration with SCM Microsystems and Satelco Results in Launch of New EasyWatch DVB-T PC Card with EyeTV software for reception of mobile digital terrestrial TV on Apple PowerBooks
 
Munich – September 30, 2004 – Elgato, a worldwide leader in digital video recording for the Macintosh, has teamed with hardware supplier SCM Microsystems (NASDAQ: SCMM, Prime Standard SMY) and cooperation partner Satelco to launch the new EasyWatch DVB-T PC card as a cross platform solution for Windows and Macintosh OS X. The EasyWatch solution uses Elgato's internationally award-winning EyeTV software and DVB-T signals can now be received on Apple PowerBooks using regular PC cards.

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Sep 1, 2004

Elgato introduces EyeTV 410 (INT)

Elgato introduces DVB-T digital video recorder, with Common Interface
View PayTV and free-to-air digital terrestrial television on the Mac with EyeTV 410

Apple Expo, Paris - September 2nd, 2004 - Elgato Systems today announced the release of the EyeTV 410 digital video recorder for DVB-T with Common Interface (CI). Based on the award-winning technology of EyeTV 400 (for free-to-air digital terrestrial television), this product is designed for countries where PayTV via DVB-T is available. The new EyeTV 410 will find its users particularly in countries, where the TV channels are broadcast via DVB-T in encrypted format only. The new product also works in countries with free-to-air DVB-T broadcasting. With EyeTV 410, users can watch, record, timeshift, edit and archive digital terrestrial TV in stunning picture and sound quality.

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Aug 30, 2004

Elgato announces major software updates for EyeTV and EyeHome


  • EyeTV 1.6 now available with new export functionality
  • EyeHome 1.5 now available with enhanced usability and new design
  • New pricing for EyeHome and EyeTV
Apple Expo - Paris, August 31st, 2004 - Elgato Systems today announced major software updates for the EyeTV digital video recorder and EyeHome digital media player. The updates enhance functions in the previous versions and add new export functionality. The new version of EyeTV allows users to export in iMovie®, iDVD® and DVD Studio Pro® formats making it easier to edit professional quality recordings. The EyeTV 1.6 upgrade is available now as a free download on the Elgato website www.elgato.com.

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Jun 16, 2004

EyeTV 310 for PayTV now available on the Mac (INT)

Elgato upgrades DVB satellite product with Common Interface

EyeTV 310 for PayTV now available on the Mac

MACEXPO - COLOGNE, Germany - June 17, 2004 – Elgato Systems today announced the release of the EyeTV 310 digital video recorder with Common Interface (CI). Based on the proven technology of EyeTV 300 for free-to-air digital satellite television, this product is also designed to receive PayTV on your Mac.



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May 26, 2004

Elgato's EyeTV receives Macworld UK Editor's Choice award (INT)

MUNICH, Germany – May 27, 2004 – Elgato Systems, a leader in digital entertainment products for the Macintosh computer, is proud to announce that its EyeTV product line has received the Editor's Choice award for "Best Consumer Hardware" at the Macworld UK Award ceremony. EyeTV is setting the standard for state-of-the-art digital video recording. Users can conveniently watch, record, timeshift, edit and archive high-quality analog and digital TV shows on their Mac.

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Nov 27, 2003

Elgato Introduces EyeTV 300 and EyeTV 400 DVB Digital Video Recorders (INT)

Digital satellite and terrestrial television now available on the Mac

November 28, 2003 – MUNICH, Germany – Elgato Systems today announced the EyeTV 300 and EyeTV 400 digital video recorders, making it possible for the first time to watch, record, edit and archive perfect digital satellite and terrestrial television on the Mac. EyeTV 300 for digital satellite television (DVB-S) and EyeTV 400 for digital terrestrial television (DVB-T) will be available in selected stores in early December for 349 EURO, in countries where the DVB standard is being supported.



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Sep 14, 2003

Elgato to Release new Version of EyeTV software at Apple Expo 2003 in Paris

Free software update to include support for European Program Guide TVTV and support of Toast 6 Titanium

Paris, France - September 15, 2003 - Elgato, the developer of EyeTV, will exhibit at Europe’s largest Apple trade show, Apple Expo 2003, in Paris for the first time. EyeTV has become the worldwide leader in digital video recording for Macintosh since its introduction at MacWorld 2002 in New York.



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Jul 13, 2003

Elgato reorganizes

with new leadership, new name, and renewed purpose

MACWORLD, New York, NY -- July 14, 2003 - Elgato Systems (www.elgato.com), the developer of EyeTV digital video recorder, today announced that Freddie Geier, formerly Senior Director of Business Development at Apple Computer Inc., is joining the company as its new President and CEO.



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