Freecom DVB-T USB stick

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Freecom DVB-T USB stick

Hi,
I've ordered a 2Ghz Macbook recently. I was wondering if it will be possible to use the Freecom DVB-T USB stick? I know it can use BDA drivers on XP which is pretty generic, but will it work with OS X? And what software will I need to watch TV on a Macbook?

Ed

Self built, Windows XP Pro

Posted on May 28, 2006 6:10 AM

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Answer 1

Tednol Author

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May 28, 2006 10:00 AM in response to Tednol

Thanks for replying iFelix.

Having done some Google hunting, I found this website:

http://www.bb-shopping.com/products/Freecom-DVB-T-USB-Stick---Receive-Digital-Te levision-on-your.htm?id=39&subid=105&prodid=304&curr=&m=1.00&cc=2

On the page is a list of FAQs. The FAQ 3 from the bottom says it does work, so long as you use Eyetv. Is the poster talking rubbish?

Lol I don't want to lose hope just yet.

Ta,
Ed

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iFelix

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May 28, 2006 11:17 AM in response to Tednol

It may work with the eyeTV software, but it is not in the list of supported hardware in the eyeTV setup assistant, so I am not so sure.

You can download eyeTV and try and see if it recognises it, however you won't be able to use the software unless you have purchased a registration number, the setup asks you to identify your hardware before you enter the registration number.

iFelix

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iFelix

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May 28, 2006 8:06 AM in response to Tednol

No it won't work with OS X as there are no drivers for it for OS X.

iFelix

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Tednol Author

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May 28, 2006 11:29 AM in response to iFelix

Thanks for your input. My Macbook will hopefully arrive in the next week or so. I'll post my findings on here soon after!

Ed

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Tednol Author

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Jun 12, 2006 9:05 AM in response to Tednol

Just to confirm... it DOES work. With EyeTV, just select Miglia TVMini. It makes me suspect that any DVB-T USB receiver that works with BDA drivers will work just fine.

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