Do you recommend this with an iPad or iphone and a PS3 DVR? - Not decided which Mac to buy? I do not want low quality or rent a cable box? Thanks!
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This item gets connected to a PC... I suggest you go to Ceton.com or google infinitTV and read about this product....The picture quality is dependant on your computer video card and processor. I don't know that this works for Mac, but do the research before you buy.
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Not knowing what you expect to do with the 4 channel device, I can tell you this. I used a computer with the installed InfiniTV for several years. You must be a cable user to take advantage of the device. It enables you to record 4 HDTV signals simultaneously. A cable card must be rented and you will have to pay for the programming you wish to receive. I am not at all familiar with your Iphone or other equipment as I have always used a computer with Microsoft's media center program installed. Quality was great on all video outputs of the connected video screens. I do hope this answers your questions. Not knowing what you expect to do with the 4 channel device, I can tell you this. I used a computer with the installed InfiniTV for several years. You must be a cable user to take advantage of the device. It enables you to record 4 HDTV signals simultaneously. A cable card must be rented and you will have to pay for the programming you wish to receive. I am not at all familiar with your Iphone or other equipment as I have always used a computer with Microsoft's media center program installed. Quality was great on all video outputs of the connected video screens. I do hope this answers your... » Read More Not knowing what you expect to do with the 4 channel device, I can tell you this. I used a computer with the installed InfiniTV for several years. You must be a cable user to take advantage of the device. It enables you to record 4 HDTV signals simultaneously. A cable card must be rented and you will have to pay for the programming you wish to receive. I am not at all familiar with your Iphone or other equipment as I have always used a computer with Microsoft's media center program installed. Quality was great on all video outputs of the connected video screens. I do hope this answers your questions. « Show Less
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You may want to check the Ceton site for recommendations. I've been using this with windows media center for over a year and outside of technical maintenance has worked out pretty well. I have two units in one computer and two xboxes as media center extenders.
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MIne are used with Win 7 Media Center. I do not haver kinowledge using with iPad or iPhone or Mac.
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Thanks! This looks great for the Mac, but a PC version (or parallel) would be great. Basically I'm looking for a timed way for a camera to come on a specific hour, and record until another hour, and then rotate the video files. Thoughts?
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Ken, did you find a cable that supports HDCP Handshaking? I've not gotten this cable to work with AppleTV, looking for alternative. Anyone?
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I have the same problem. I can only hear the audio over the Apple TV but not the video. If I had it to do over again I would buy a Roku. Apple the signal a lot.
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You'll need a security DVR (or sometimes called surveillance DVR) connected to the Internet. Connect the camera to the DVR, and then connect your ipad to the DVR via the Internet. These can be had for under $200 at Amazon, usually price is depending on hard drive size. DVRs can be set to record on motion too so you don't have to stare at the screen waiting for something interesting to happen. You can just play back motion events if you wish.
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Thank you for your response. I don't have a Mac. I wanted to convert to AVI for two reasons: I need to rotate video taken on vacation recently (now I know not to rotate my camera for video) and my new digital frame takes video in AVI only. I'm looking for a conversion program that will give me phone tech support. Apple will not since I don't have a Mac. Anyway, thanks again for your comments ... any other suggestions will be appreciated. Happy New Year, Ann
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Yes, I am using wd tv live streaming successfully. Hence i don't need to lug my laptop around. My wife finds wdtv a bit slow but what one should be patient when you are viewing your dvr which is 3000 miles away. I have Apple TV as well but it takes a toll on my ipad batteries.
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My advice is to avoid this whole system entirely. No matter what you do, you can only play jpegs so who needs it? I wanted to be able to display my iPhone/iPad screen.
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The dvr itself needs a Ethernet connection (it has no wifi connecting ability's), you can connect with wifi on your iphone/android/computer with wifi a note: the best free on the iphone i have found is called mobile-eye others i've downloaded have/show stuttering frames or fail to connect point blank :)
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We actually tired both Roku and Apple TV. Roku cuts out every once in a while, was really annoying so we switched to Apple TV. Have absolutely no problems, love the AirPlay with our iPhones and iPads. Don't do Roku, get the Apple TV you will not be disappointed! :)
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Has anyone tried an HDMI connection from a computer into his receiver? I'm considering hooking up a Mac Mini to it and using media server software to send it audio and video.
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Dear friend,Did the software make your Sony DCR-SR42 compatible with your Mac? We're looking at purchasing the Sony ourselves?Thanks.Sincerely,Mac
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InstaTv Pro is your solution, http://instatv-app.com/ I use one of them, and sometimes on HD channels it can be a little flakey at times, but it works for the IPAD. Still trying to get it to work on Roku. No idea on appletv.
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I have both a Roku HD and an Apple TV (on different sets). At the moment, I like both pretty much equally, but for different reasons. The biggest differences: Roku has more "channels" (content sources) than the Apple, and some pretty dedicated people both within and outside the company for developing more. Apple TV has the ability to stream content from iTunes on my computer, and audio from my iPod touch. The big question right now is whether or not Apple will develop more channels and/or allow 3rd parties develop their own. If they do both -- and it's likely they will-- I think the Apple has a lot more potential than the Roku because of the excellent hardware inside the box. The ATV has an A4 processor like an iPad/iPhone/iPod touch and 8gb of storage... I'm sure there's some amazing things that can be done with that. If development is opened to third parties, there's going to be a flood of apps. As much as I root for small companies against the giants, Apple is... well, Apple. I'm pretty certain it's the last company in the world Roku would choose to compete against. 720p vs. 1080p? I'll say this straight out: no one is ever going to come to your house for movie night and say, "I'm sorry, but your 720p picture is just unwatchable. I have to leave." It's one of the least interesting numbers when it comes to picture quality.
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I recommend getting Apple TV. It is cheaper and does a lot more. I returned my squeezebox and saved $200 for the apple tv
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Does anyone know how to record programs from a DVR cable box (like TIVO)? Im not sure if I need a DV cable or if it can't be done.
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That's interesting. I wonder why it's called a DVR. I actually had the same question as Dennis, thanks for your reply.OK. I just got off the phone with tech at Archos and both the home and travel DVR do record from TV, VCR and DVD player. The main difference is the Home DVR dock is not travel friendly because of size/weight and there is no "s" plug on the travel dock.