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Can you watch normal TV on a iMac?

I am thinking of buying a new iMac and was wandering if you can some how plug your normal TV plug into the iMac or connect your normal TV to the iMac and watch TV on the iMac. Its just that i have an old TV that is probably the same size as the 24" iMac and i think the screen on the iMac would be much clearer than my current TV and i did not want to have to buy a new TV as well as my iMac.

And advise on this would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Bryce

PB G4 1.25, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Jan 19, 2008 3:41 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2008 3:48 AM

I don't think there is any way to connect a TV signal directly to a computer. But you can watch all your TV channels on your Mac -- even on a laptop anywhere in the world -- by investing in a Slingbox.

http://www.slingmedia.com/

Simon
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Jan 19, 2008 2:59 PM in response to pr100

Bryce,

I think these guys are both right in a sense. There just two different means of watching TV through your imac. A slingbox will allow you to "connect" back to your tv wherever you are, given you have an internet connection (someone correct me if I'm wrong). This devise is beneficial if you want to be able to access your local channels from abroad or your tivo recordings. For example, I live in New York, but am in Japan, I can watch my New York news on my laptop. Of course, it works in your own home.

The other device is a tuner that connects to your iMac via usb. If you don't have cable, you can attach a pair of bunny ears to it and pick up your analog channels. If you do have cable, then hook that up and you have your basic cable. The elgato, I believe, also allows you to record shows when your not around.

I believe these are your options.

Can you watch normal TV on a iMac?

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