I’m a Tard
Posted on July 11, 2008So since I didn’t buy an iPhone today, I thought I would treat myself and get a Pinnacle HD Stick. It’s a handy little device with a USB doodle on one end and a coax doodle on the other end. With the included EyeTV software I can connect it to analog cable and watch and record tv on my Mac, much like a Tivo. Hella cool. Once I upgrade the EyeTV software I’ll be able to schedule recordings, edit clips and cut out commercials, and convert to iPod video. All very awesome, except for one thing.
I forgot to buy a coax cable. My cable input is on the opposite side of the room from my computer, a good thirty feet of distance. So I need to buy an extra long cable. Until then, I’m stuck using the included antenna, which only picks up 3ABN, a very Jesus-y channel. So I don’t have much to watch on my new tv-computer for now. Oh well.
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Dude you should call me. I have lots of COAX cable. I’m sure I could build one for you long enough.
Sounds like a little 3ABN will do an infidel like you some good.
BTW, nice photo there.
how’s the eyetv working? i’ve been thinking of buying one..which did you buy???
I bought the Pinnacle TV for Mac HD Stick which is made by Avid, instead of the one from Elgato. The software is from Elgato though. It works pretty well. The little controller takes a little getting used to, and the software is pretty feature limited unless you pay to upgrade it. Oh and the programming guide could stand to have a little larger text, it’s tricky to read from across the room, though your mileage may vary depending on the size of the room you put it in.
This + a Mac Mini would be a great living room entertainment system.
TWC will give you all the c0ax you need. They have premade lengths or you can have one custom built in a few minutes. Of course it is free since it is cheaper for them than sending a dude out.