Re: Whilst travelling I want to watch TV on my Mac
Thanks for the great replies am now out looking -- Peter Irene Faulks Unit 1, 9 Newsam Close PARKWOOD WA 6147 Phone: +618 9457 0747 (h) Fax:+618 9457 0444 Peter Mobile: 0416 187 937 Irene Mobile: 0439 933 404 Email: peterfau...@westnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Whilst travelling I want to watch TV on my Mac
Peter, I strongly suggest an eyeTV stick, together with a decent, foldable, external UHF antenna, is what you need. In the bigger cities the digital transmitters transmit on VHF and UHF, while in the country the digital transmitters use mainly UHF channels. The higher the channel the smaller the antenna elements. In the big cities a foldable, adjustable rabbit-ear antenna will suffice most of the time because of the power of those transmitters. Download the following booklet that lists all of the digital TV channels transmitted throughout Australia: www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_.../stations_book_electronic_edition.pdf That booklet will allow you to find out if there is TV coverage where you are, and what frequencies you need to tune to in a particular area. It shows that the Margaret River transmitter transmits on channels 43, 45, 54, 57, 60, and 63. That gives about 15 sub-channels (programs) available in that area. However the transmitters vary in power from a quarter to one kilowatt, so the broadcast range is not great. We do strange things in Australia. We use the lower channels, which have the furthest reach, for transmitting to the bigger cities, and then have to use the higher channels, which have much shorter broadcast range, for our rural transmitters. That comes from having lawyers and union hacks in Canberra, rather than people who have some technical understanding. On 11/06/2012, at 8:42 AM, Peter Faulks wrote: Yes we were down south last week )Margaret River, and will be in Bunbury next week but before that we had a couple of weeks in Queensland, so only Australia for TV Peter Irene, I assume you are only travelling in Australia? On 10/06/2012, at 12:58 PM, Peter Faulks wrote: Hi Everyone Whilst travelling I want to watch TV on my Mac and particularly the Euro 2012 if it is possible. What is the best device to use on a Mac Book Pro (Snow Leopard) to watch TV and or things like Euro 2012. -- -- Peter Irene Faulks Unit 1, 9 Newsam Close PARKWOOD WA 6147 Phone:+618 9457 0747 (h) Fax: +618 9457 0444 Peter Mobile: 0416 187 937 Irene Mobile: 0439 933 404 Email:peterfau...@westnet.com.au Regards, Ray Forma Mob +61 (0) 428 596938 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Whilst travelling I want to watch TV on my Mac
Hi Peter, The other thing to think about, depending on where you are travelling and what sort of internet access you expect, are the local online TV offerings. We are all aware of the excellent ABC iView and I believe SBS and the commercial networks have their own offerings (though not on the same level, from what I hear). These things tend to be location limited - for example, I know the BBC has an excellent iPlayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv with extensive sport coverage, including football (or soccer to Ausssies) eg Match of the Day - UEFA Euro 2012 Highlights http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01jqfph/Match_of_the_Day_UEFA_Euro_20 12_Highlights_08_06_2012/ - however, if you try to play a TV program you will get the message: Currently BBC iPlayer TV programmes are available to play in the UK only, but all BBC iPlayer Radio programmes are available to you. I suspect you would get something similar trying to access ABC iView from outside Australia. So... If you are planning on travelling somewhere with good internet and good TV coverage of what you want to watch, this may be easier than having to keep re-tuning a USB TV tuner (eg the ElGato) - probably depends on how long you stay put vs how much you keep moving. One other thing to consider - though I haven't tried it myself, is to use one of the various strategies to fool the content server into thinking you computer IS located in the correct geographic region. Some quick googling seems to suggest that using proxy servers (eg the FoxyProxy extension for Firefox) don't work too well but using a VPN is better. It seems that several good VPN providers offer free trials so you can try it out. There seem to be a few different approaches (eg using the VPN to initiate connection and then switching it off) As I say, I've never tried it and don't claim to be well up in these matters - so Google away and you will find lots of discussions - I would just say use the filters to just view recent articles - the delivery technology changes rapidly and old solutions may well be obsolete. And just one more thing if you think the BBC coverage will keep you happy, but you are not going to be in the UK, this ABC webpage from Sept 2011: http://www.abc.net.au/technology/articles/2011/09/28/3328262.htm Says that the BBC has launched a commercial global iPlayer - the article says: The first ten hours are free to allow 'try-before-you-buy'. and suggests it is only for the iPad - however, things seem to have moved on. The current page for the App is http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/bbc-iplayer-global/id449130604?mt=8 The App itself is free - with some free content - other content is an in-app purchase. Some quotes from the app page: Explore the best of British TV! More than 2000 hours of the best British TV shows on demand. Constantly refreshed, including 13 different genres, these programmes are at your fingertips when you subscribe! If you want to have a look before you subscribe, browse our free content, enriched and updated every week. You can also enjoy all our shows on your big TV screen using HDMI or AirPlay. Subscribe today for unlimited access on your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch (one subscription covers all three devices). Watch on your TV via an HDMI adaptor and cable or with AirPlay. All you need is the latest version of the app and Apple TV firmware 5.0.1. Streaming and downloading of content is only available using an internet connection via Wi-Fi or 3G. Downloading to view offline is available only to subscribers. You would obviously need to check if the current sport coverage in which you are interested is included in this global content. Anyway, just some alternative thoughts ;o) HTH Cheers Neil who's now going to download the app and have a play ;o) -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 10/6/12 1:21 PM, Peder Kristensen at ped...@westnet.com.au wrote: Hi Peter, Check out the Elgato TV app and device. For more info http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products.en.html I use the Elgato Diversity and Elgato TV Mobile for my iPad, and both works very well. Cheers, Peder On 10/06/2012, at 12:58 PM, Peter Faulks wrote: Hi Everyone Whilst travelling I want to watch TV on my Mac and particularly the Euro 2012 if it is possible. What is the best device to use on a Mac Book Pro (Snow Leopard) to watch TV and or things like Euro 2012. -- Peter Irene Faulks Unit 1, 9 Newsam Close PARKWOOD WA 6147 Phone: +618 9457 0747 (h) Fax: +618 9457 0444 Peter Mobile: 0416 187 937 Irene Mobile: 0439 933 404 Email: peterfau...@westnet.com.au This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify your system manager. This message contains
Re: Whilst travelling I want to watch TV on my Mac
Hi Peter, Check out the Elgato TV app and device. For more info http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products.en.html I use the Elgato Diversity and Elgato TV Mobile for my iPad, and both works very well. Cheers, Peder On 10/06/2012, at 12:58 PM, Peter Faulks wrote: Hi Everyone Whilst travelling I want to watch TV on my Mac and particularly the Euro 2012 if it is possible. What is the best device to use on a Mac Book Pro (Snow Leopard) to watch TV and or things like Euro 2012. -- Peter Irene Faulks Unit 1, 9 Newsam Close PARKWOOD WA 6147 Phone:+618 9457 0747 (h) Fax: +618 9457 0444 Peter Mobile: 0416 187 937 Irene Mobile: 0439 933 404 Email:peterfau...@westnet.com.au This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify your system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this email. Please notify the sender immediately by email if you have received the email from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
