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| May 21, 2008 |
Elgato Turbo.264 Software Update: Version 1.3Direct YouTube upload, chapter markers and surround sound for Apple Devices, support for QuickTime Broadcaster Read more |
| Jan 15, 2008 |
EyeTV 3 – New User Interface, Smart Guides, and Network Sharing of Your Recordings ArchiveSan 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 79.95 US-Dollars, owners of EyeTV 2 can obtain the upgrade at a reduced price of EUR 39.95 US-Dollars.Read more |
| Nov 21, 2007 |
Remote Buddy 1.8 upgrades EyeTV remotes to full Mac controlNuremberg/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. Read more |
| Oct 31, 2007 |
EyeTV 2.5.1 - Free Update Adds Support for New Features in LeopardMunich/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.Read more |
| Sep 23, 2007 |
Free EyeTV 2.5 UpdateFree 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 MoreMunich/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. Read more |
| Aug 15, 2007 |
EyeTV 250 PlusEyeTV 250 Plus, the Complete Solution - Hybrid TV Recorder and Video Converter, with Mastering SoftwareSan Francisco, 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. Read more |
| Aug 5, 2007 |
Elgato Turbo.264 Software Update: Version 1.1Adding iPhone Support, Customizable Settings, and Much MoreSan Francisco, 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-customizable settings for video conversion, and enables manual selection of sound tracks from DVDs. Furthermore, this software update to Turbo.264 version 1.1 includes improved widescreen detection, performance improvements, and a number of bug fixes. The Elgato Turbo.264 1.1 application now supports Apple's latest bestseller, the iPhone. Read more |
| Jul 23, 2007 |
HDHomeRun for Mac - Network-connected HD tuner from ElgatoSan Francisco, July 24, 2007 – Elgato Systems today announces an exclusive Mac-compatible bundle of the SiliconDust HDHomeRun network TV tuner with the award-winning EyeTV 2 software.Read more |
| May 15, 2007 |
Turbo.264 - Turbocharge your iPod and Apple TV ExportsHardware Encoder in USB Stick Format Accelerates Video Conversions by a Factor of 4 to 10Munich/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. Read more |
| Apr 17, 2007 |
EyeTV 2.4 with Apple TV Support - Free Update Now AvailableMunich/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. Read more |
| Mar 11, 2007 |
Elgato Ends Collaboration with MigliaMunich/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.Read more |
| Aug 15, 2006 |
EyeTV Hybrid: Two-in-One TV for your Mac (NA)USB stick delivers ATSC digital terrestrial television and analog TV to the MacSan Francisco, August 16, 2006 - EyeTV Hybrid is a universal receiver for both free-to-air digital terrestrial television (ATSC) and analog television on the Mac, combining the capabilities of two TV receivers in one product. The device enables ATSC reception with a rooftop or indoor antenna via a built-in standard coaxial connector. Read more |
| Jul 25, 2006 |
EyeTV 2.3 With Full Screen MenuFree Software Update Available ImmediatelyMunich/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. Read more |
| Mar 30, 2006 |
Elgato Presents EyeTV 250TV Receiver/Recorder with Video Converter and Game ModeMunich/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). Read more |
| Mar 16, 2006 |
EyeTV 2.1 Universal Binary updateEyeTV 2.1 Universal Binary update brings HDTV to Macs with Intel Core Duo processorsMunich/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. Read more |
| Nov 30, 2005 |
EyeTV Software Update Adds One-Step Export to iPod® VideoSan 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.Read more |
| Nov 16, 2005 |
Elgato Systems Extends Relationship with Ingram MicroDistribution of Elgato’s Products Now In the United States, UK and GermanySanta 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. Read more |
| Oct 17, 2005 |
Freddie Geier to head up Apple Computer GermanyMunich/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.Read more |
| Sep 19, 2005 |
EyeTV 1.8.3 Supports Miglia (NA)North America – EyeTV Software Update Supports Miglia EvolutionTV, Support for Toast® 7 TitaniumAPPLE EXPO, PARIS, FRANCE — September 20, 2005 – Elgato is pleased to announce a feature-rich free software update, EyeTV 1.8.3. Elgato continues to add support for third party digital video recorders allowing customers to use their existing TV tuner hardware with EyeTV software. Following this strategy to offer consumers as much choice as possible, the new version of EyeTV software now supports the Miglia EvolutionTV digital video recorder. Read more |
| Sep 19, 2005 |
EyeTV EZ: New low-cost USB 2.0 TV Receiver (NA)North America – Elgato Introduces EyeTV EZ: New low-cost USB 2.0 TV ReceiverAPPLE 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. Read more |
| Jul 17, 2005 |
EyeTV Software only product Now Available (NA)Supports two PC-only devices, More To FollowEyeTV Empowers Mac Users To Watch TV When They Want, Where They Want, And How They Want! Munich/San Francisco, July 18th 2005 – EyeTV by Elgato Systems is the world's leading solution for viewing and recording television on the Mac. For the first time, starting today, Mac owners will be able to purchase EyeTV software and use it in conjunction with third-party hardware from Plextor and TerraTec. EyeTV software enables users to watch, record, edit and archive television on their Macs. It also allows "timeshifting", that is, the user can pause, fast-forward, and/rewind live television signals. Until now, EyeTV software was only available bundled with Elgato hardware. Soon Mac users will be able to enjoy one of the most useful pieces of software available for the Mac with the hardware of their choice. Read more |
| Jun 14, 2005 |
Remote Scheduling via TitanTV.com (NA)Elgato's EyeTV now with Remote Scheduling via TitanTV.comNever miss your favorite show. Program your EyeTV from anywhere over the Internet using Decisionmark's TitanTV CEDAR RAPIDS, US/MUNICH, Germany – June 15, 2004 – Elgato's technology partner, Decisionmark Corp., has introduced a new Remote Scheduling feature for its TitanTV.com Electronic Program Guide (EPG). Now it is easier than ever to catch your favorite programs on your Mac with Remote Scheduling via the Internet. EyeTV and TitanTV are working to give you the most convenient recording experience at work and at home. The EyeTV software update supporting Remote Scheduling is available for free download at www.elgato.com. Read more |
| May 17, 2005 |
EyeTV 1.8 – Free Software UpdateAdds H.264, iTunes® and EyeTV "to go" for PSPMunich/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. Read more |
| May 9, 2005 |
Elgato releases EyeConnectThe Networked Living Room Becomes a RealityElgato 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*. Read more |
| Jan 10, 2005 |
Elgato introduces EyeTV WonderThe easiest way to watch TV on the MacMACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO – January 11, 2005 – Elgato Systems and ATI Technologies Inc. today unveiled the jointly developed EyeTV Wonder USB 2.0 analog TV tuner for the Mac. EyeTV Wonder combines proven ATI TV tuner technology with the award-winning EyeTV software to deliver an unparalleled TV experience. With Elgato’s EyeTV software, Macintosh computers handle uncompressed video at 240 MBit/sec with ease, showing off the tremendous power of Mac OS X and OpenGL. EyeTV Wonder seamlessly integrates with Mac OS X and is everything you have come to expect on the Mac - easy to install, set up and use. EyeTV software is available only on the Mac and features include on-demand recording as well as remote programming via the included Electronic Program Guide, TitanTV. Read more |
| Jan 10, 2005 |
EyeTV 500 (NA)Elgato enhances HDTV support for the MacintoshEyeTV 500 now available for digital antenna and cable Macworld Expo/San Francisco – January 11, 2005 – Elgato today announced the addition of Clear QAM digital cable support to its EyeTV 500 HDTV product. EyeTV 500 is the only fully featured high-definition digital TV recorder for the Mac and supports digital unencrypted cable as well as digital terrestrial reception. EyeTV 500 is easy to install, set up and use, and allows users to watch, record, edit and enjoy interference-free crystal-clear HDTV in remarkable digital picture and sound quality. Read more |
| Jan 10, 2005 |
Elgato announces EyeTV 1.7Free Software Update adds MPEG-4 and Digital Cable Support for HDTVMacworld 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. Read more |
| Jan 10, 2005 |
Elgato announces UPnP™ AV Media Streaming Software for the MacintoshEyeConnect Streams Macintosh Digital Content to UPnP™ AV Media PlayersMacworld 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. Read more |
| Dec 12, 2004 |
Elgato's EyeTV 200 wins Eddy Award (NA)Elgato's EyeTV 200 wins Macworld Editors' Choice Award for Hardware of the Year!San Francisco/Munich – Dec 13, 2004 – Elgato System’s EyeTV 200 has been selected as winner of the 20th Annual Editors’ Choice Award by the Macworld editorial team. EyeTV 200 received the prestigious Eddy Award in the category “Hardware of the Year“ for being the ‘Best Way to Watch TV on Your Mac“. Read more |
| Nov 14, 2004 |
Plextor Teams with Elgato (NA)To Introduce USB 2.0 Personal Video Recorder for MacintoshWatch, Pause, and Record Live TV on the Mac FREMONT, Calif. - November 15, 2004 - Plextor® Corp., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment, has teamed with Elgato, a worldwide leader in digital video recording for the Macintosh, introducing the first Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Personal Video Recorder for the Macintosh computer. Read more |
| Nov 4, 2004 |
Roxio Distributes EyeHome in Japan (NA)Exclusive Partnership with ElgatoEyeHome 1.5 now available in Japan Tokyo/Munich - November 5, 2004 - Elgato today announced an extended partnership with Roxio, Japan. As of today Roxio will exclusively distribute Elgato's award-winning digital media player EyeHome to the Japanese Macintosh community. EyeHome brings your Mac's iLife‚ content to your home entertainment center, creating a true convergence between the computer and consumer electronics. The EyeHome enables users to access the digital content they have stored on their Mac - photos, music, video, movies - and then enjoy it on their TV and Stereo/HiFi-systems. The digital media player features an easy-to-use, remote-controlled TV interface. The brand new software update EyeHome 1.5 comes with significantly enhanced navigation and usability. The graphical interface has been updated with a fresh and lucent design. Read more |
| Aug 30, 2004 |
Elgato announces major software updates for EyeTV and EyeHome
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| Jun 27, 2004 |
Elgato unveils first HDTV digital video recorder for the Mac (NA)EyeTV 500 for ATSC digital terrestrial television in the USWWDC, San Francisco, US - June 28, 2004 – Elgato Systems today announced the release of EyeTV 500, the first high-definition television (HDTV) solution for Mac OS X, specially designed for the thriving North American digital terrestrial television (DTV) market. EyeTV 500 allows users to watch, record, timeshift, edit and archive free over-the-air HDTV and digital standard-definition television (SDTV) on the Mac. EyeTV 500 is a FireWire®-powered, 100% digital, fully HD capable solution, based on Elgato’s proven EyeTV 400 technology. Read more |
| Jan 5, 2004 |
Elgato introduces EyeTV 200 FireWire Digital Video Recorder at Macworld San Francisco (NA)Watch, record, edit and archive high-quality, MPEG-2 encoded television on the MacMACWORLD EXPO, San Francisco – January 6, 2004 – Elgato Systems (www.elgato.com) today announced the EyeTV 200 FireWire digital video recorder, making it possible to watch, record, edit and archive high-quality, MPEG-2 encoded television on the Mac. EyeTV 200 will be available in January at Elgato’s online store and select retail stores. Read more |
| Jan 5, 2004 |
Elgato unveils EyeHome Digital Media Player (NA)Access the Mac’s digital content on the TV and home entertainment systemMACWORLD EXPO, San Francisco – January 6, 2004 – Elgato Systems today unveiled EyeHome, allowing users to easily access the digital content they have stored on their Mac – digital photos, video or music – on their television and home entertainment system. EyeHome will be available at Elgato’s online store (www.elgato.com) and in selected US retail outlets in January. Read more |
| Sep 14, 2003 |
Elgato to Release new Version of EyeTV software at Apple Expo 2003 in ParisFree software update to include support for European Program Guide TVTV and support of Toast 6 TitaniumParis, 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. Read more |
| Jul 13, 2003 |
Elgato reorganizeswith new leadership, new name, and renewed purposeMACWORLD, 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. Read more |
