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  • Inexpensive, basic USB TV stick offering great value.

    Receives digital TV with an antenna (DVB-T) in HD where broadcast with Dolby Digital Sound. UK residents, please note: Freeview HD or DVB-T2 is not supported.
    Does not require an adapter to connect a rooftop antenna
    EyeTV 3 software for Mac; Windows 7 driver; THC software for Windows; 1-year subscription to tvtv worth €19.80/£15
    rod aerial
    Fixed by broadcaster, usually MPEG-2 and H.264, up to 1080i.
    Coaxial (IEC)
    USB 2.0; bus-powered.
    Macintosh: Intel Core CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later. PC: Windows 7, 2.0 GHz Intel/AMD CPU. 1 GB RAM. Internet connection required to download Program Guide data. Note: 720p or 1080i HD features require an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
  • Full-featured, ultra-portable miniature USB TV stick.

    Receives digital TV with an antenna (DVB-T) in HD where broadcast with Dolby Digital Sound. UK residents, please note: Freeview HD or DVB-T2 is not supported.
    Does not cover any other ports, even on a MacBook Air or NetBook
    EyeTV 3 software for Mac; Windows 7 driver; THC software for Windows; 1-year subscription to tvtv worth €19.80/£15
    rod aerial; telescopic aerial; infrared remote
    Fixed by broadcaster, usually MPEG-2 and H.264, up to 1080i.
    MCX, includes an IEC-MCX adapter cable
    USB 2.0; bus-powered.
    Macintosh: Intel Core CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later. PC: Windows 7, 2.0 GHz Intel/AMD CPU. 1 GB RAM. Internet connection required to download Program Guide data. Note: 720p or 1080i HD features require an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
  • Powerful USB TV stick featuring two integrated TV tuners and antennas.

    Receives digital TV with an antenna (DVB-T) in HD where broadcast with Dolby Digital Sound. UK residents, please note: Freeview HD or DVB-T2 is not supported.
    In "Dual-Tuner Mode", watch and record two channels on one computer simultaneously; in "Diversity Mode" the two TV tuners work as one for superior reception
    EyeTV 3 software for Mac; Windows 7 driver; THC software for Windows; 1-year subscription to tvtv worth €19.80/£15
    2 rod aerials; infrared remote
    Fixed by broadcaster, usually MPEG-2 and H.264, up to 1080i.
    MCX & IEC (coaxial); includes splitter cable (IEC female to IEC/MCX male)
    USB 2.0; Bus-powered
    Macintosh: Intel Core CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later. PC: Windows 7, 2.0 GHz Intel/AMD CPU. 1 GB RAM. Internet connection required to download Program Guide data. Note: 720p or 1080i HD features require an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
  • Intelligent TV tuner that streams two different television channels to two computers on a home ethernet network.

    Receives digital TV with an antenna (DVB-T) in HD where broadcast with Dolby Digital Sound. UK residents, please note: Freeview HD or DVB-T2 is not supported.
    Watch TV wirelessly on a portable computer if there is Wi-Fi; does not require a dedicated network so you can stream live TV, surf the web, send email all at the same time
    EyeTV 3 software for Mac; Windows 7 driver; THC software for Windows; 1-year subscription to tvtv worth €19.80/£15
    rod aerial; ethernet cable
    Fixed by broadcaster, usually MPEG-2 and H.264, up to 1080i.
    Coaxial (IEC)
    100BaseT Ethernet; power cord & adapter.
    Macintosh: Intel Core CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later. PC: Windows 7, 2.0 GHz Intel/AMD CPU. 1 GB RAM. Home network with 100Base-T Ethernet (802.11n for wireless). Internet connection required to download Program Guide data. Network bandwidth must be high enough to allow for streaming of television signals. Note: 720p or 1080i HD features require an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
  • Versatile, full-featured TV tuner stick for a wide variety of broadcast standards.

    Receives digital cable TV (DVB-C) and digital TV by antenna (DVB-T) in HD where broadcast with Dolby Digital Sound; also receives analogue TV (PAL, SECAM). UK residents, please note: Freeview HD or DVB-T2 is not supported.
    Capture video in standard definition from analog sources with composite & S-video output, such as a set-top box or a VCR.
    EyeTV 3 software for Mac; Windows 7 driver; THC software for Windows; 1-year subscription to tvtv worth €19.80/£15.
    FM radio; infrared remote
    Digital TV: Fixed by broadcaster, usually MPEG-2 and H.264, up to 1080i. Analogue TV and analogue video sources: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, up to 720x576.
    Coaxial (IEC - cable & aerial). Includes video cable with analogue inputs: S-Video, Composite video, and RCA audio.
    USB 2.0; Bus-powered.
    Macintosh: Intel Core CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later. PC: Windows 7, 2.0 GHz Intel/AMD CPU. 1 GB RAM. Internet connection required to download Program Guide data. Note: 720p or 1080i HD features require an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
  • Award-winning satellite TV tuner.

    Receives satellite TV (DVB-S/S2) in HD where broadcast with Dolby Digital Sound
    Integrated CI slot for Pay TV reception; CAM and smartcard not included
    EyeTV 3 software for Mac; Windows 7 driver; THC software for Windows; 1-year subscription to tvtv worth €19.80/£15
    infrared remote
    Fixed by broadcaster, usually MPEG-2 and H.264, up to 1080i.
    Coaxial ("F" connector)
    USB 2.0; power cord & adapter.
    Macintosh: Intel Core CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later. PC: Windows 7, 2.0 GHz Intel/AMD CPU. 1 GB RAM. Internet connection required to download Program Guide data. Note: 720p or 1080i HD features require an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
  • Inexpensive, basic satellite TV tuner offering great value.

    Receives free-to-view satellite TV (DVB-S/S2) in HD where broadcast
    Can be used as an integrated add-on to expand EyeTV Netstream Sat to a dual-tuner
    EyeTV 3 software for Mac; Windows 7 driver; THC software for Windows; 1-year subscription to tvtv worth €19.80/£15
    infrared remote
    Fixed by broadcaster, usually MPEG-2 and H.264, up to 1080i.
    Coaxial ("F" connector)
    USB 2.0; power cord & adapter.
    Macintosh: Intel Core CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later. PC: Windows 7, 2.0 GHz Intel/AMD CPU. 1 GB RAM. Satellite dish with digital or universal LNB (not included). Internet connection required to download Program Guide data. Note: 720p or 1080i HD features require an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
  • Network satellite TV tuner that streams one TV channel to any Mac, PC or iPad in the home network

    Receives free-to-view satellite TV (DVB-S/S2) in HD where broadcast
    Watch TV wirelessly if there is Wi-Fi; expands to a dual-tuner when an EyeTV Sat Free is connected; does not require a dedicated network.
    EyeTV 3 software for Mac; Windows 7 driver; THC software for Windows; 1-year subscription to tvtv worth €19.80/£15
    ethernet cable
    Fixed by broadcaster, usually MPEG-2 and H.264, up to 1080i.
    Coaxial ("F" connector)
    100BaseT Ethernet; power cord & adapter.
    Macintosh: Intel Core CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later. PC: Windows 7, 2.0 GHz Intel/AMD CPU. 1 GB RAM. Satellite dish with digital or universal LNB (not included). Home network with 100Base-T Ethernet (802.11n for wireless). Internet connection required to download Program Guide data. Note: 720p or 1080i HD features require an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
  • Watch & record Digitenne Pay TV channels on your computer.
    Includes free smartcard worth 12.95€; compatible with Windows 7 and works great with Windows Media Center.
    Windows 7 driver; THC software for Windows; EyeTV 3 software for Mac; 1-year subscription to tvtv worth €19.80/£15.
    KPN Digitenne SIM card; rod aerial
    Fixed by broadcaster, usually MPEG-2 and H.264, up to 1080i.
    Coaxial (IEC)
    USB 2.0; bus-powered.
    PC: Windows 7, 2.0 GHz Intel/AMD CPU. Macintosh: Intel Core CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later. 1 GB RAM. Internet connection required to download Program Guide data. Note: 720p or 1080i HD features require an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
  • Wireless TV Tuner for live, mobile television on your iPad, iPhone, Mac and PC. Receives digital TV with an antenna (DVB-T) in MPEG-2. UK residents, please note: Freeview HD or DVB-T2 is not supported.
    Stream live TV on the go without an internet connection or at home in your Wi-Fi network. MPEG-2 HD and MPEG-4/H.264 video are not supported on iPhone and iPad. EyeTV and THC software support MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/H.264 in both SD and HD.
    Free Tivizen app for iPad and iPhone, available on the App Store; EyeTV 3 software for Mac; THC software for Windows
    USB cable
    Fixed by broadcaster, MPEG-2 standard definition video (iPhone/iPad), MPEG-2 and H.264 up to 1080i (Mac/PC)
    integrated aerial
    802.11g Wi-Fi, USB 2.0
    iPad 2, iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (4th & 3rd generation); iOS 4.2 or newer; Mac: Intel Core CPU, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later, 1 GB RAM; PC: 2.0 GHz Intel / AMD CPU, Windows 7, 1 GB RAM; 720p or 1080i HD video requires an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
  • An easy-to-use iPad 2 TV tuner for live, mobile television anywhere. Receives digital TV with an antenna (DVB-T) in MPEG-2. UK residents, please note: Freeview HD or DVB-T2 is not supported.
    Connects directly to the iPad 2 30-pin dock connector port. MPEG-2 HD channels are not supported. MPEG-4/H.264 channels are not supported except in Japan at 320 × 240 maximum resolution.
    Free EyeTV Mobile app for iPad 2, available on the App Store
    miniature telescopic aerial, rod aerial, Micro-USB charging cable
    Fixed by broadcaster, MPEG-2 standard definition video
    MCX
    30-pin dock connector
    iPad 2, iOS 4.3.3 or newer; iPhone 4 and iPod touch (4th generation) are supported in Japan only and receive 1-seg ISDB-T broadcasts.
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