Naturally, there’s an LNB connector for the satellite cable, so don’t forget that you’ll need either a dedicated Freesat satellite dish or an alternative – such as an existing Sky installation – for TV reception. While most TV tuners can draw their power from the USB connection, the EyeTV Sat relies on a separate mains power supply. Like most TV tuners, the EyeTV Sat now uses a USB 2.0 interface to connect to your computer. And, in fact, most of that space is required for the Common Interface (CI) slot that’s used to plug in additional pay-TV cards.
That’s still about three times the price of an ordinary Freeview TV tuner but, at this price, it starts to look like a viable alternative to a dedicated Freesat recorder or set-top box.ĭesigned in silver and white to match the style of the current crop of Mac models, the EyeTV Sat measures just 10cm wide, 15.5cm deep and 2.7cm high, and sits quite comfortably on top of the Mac Mini that we use as a media centre with our Samsung TV. This new model is a lot smaller and more compact, and the price has come down from £240 to £180. The EyeTV 310 has now been discontinued, and replaced with the new EyeTV Sat. However, its main weakness was the £240 price tag, which made it something of a niche product for satellite TV aficionados.
Geniatech supplies platforms, has realized innovative solutions from the industrial design in hardware and software for all operating (Windows, OSX, Apple TVOS, Android and Linux) & entertainment systems including smarte & mobil TV platforms, IPTV / OTT middleware integration, APP / APK application Design, IPTV / OTT DRM integration for Microsoft PlayReady, Verimatrix, and Widevine and according to international standards certified manufacturing services.The EyeTV 310 had a few rough edges, such as its reliance on a Firewire interface at a time when even Apple appeared to be losing interest in Firewire. Parent company of the Geniatech Europe GmbH is the privately held Shenzhen Geniatech Inc., Ltd., the leading ODM / OEM manufacturer for smart TV -and video platforms for all areas of daily entertainment.Through consulting, development, design and manufacturing excellence Geniatech supports its customers and partners ecosystems in more than 42 countries.
Elgato is privately held with headquarters in Munich, Germany. Elgato products are available at major retailers in more than eighty countries. Elgato Gaming revolutionizes content creation for the connected generation on YouTube and Twitch. Our market-leading EyeTV line has won numerous awards since its launch in 2002. We combine elegant software with innovative hardware, designed and developed by Elgato engineering and product teams in Germany and California. The EyeTV sale allows Elgato to accelerate development efforts in these exciting growth markets.Įlgato creates app-powered lifestyle accessories that entertain and enlighten. As these markets developed, EyeTV slowly turned into the smallest of Elgato’s core business segments. We are also planning the next generation of award-winning EyeTV 4 software with a new and modern user experience.”Įlgato’s focus in recent years has been on Gaming and the Connected Home.
Both existing and future customers can look forward to exciting innovations around DVB-T2/HEVC and apps for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Google Nexus Player Android TV. “We proudly assume responsibility for the premier brand in the PCTV and mobile TV business,” says Mike Decker, GM of Geniatech Europe. “It was very important to us to find a partner who can ensure EyeTV’s future.” “We are certain that EyeTV has found a capable and competent new home with Geniatech,” says Markus Fest, CEO of Elgato. With this transaction Elgato completes its transformation from a PCTV solutions provider to a specialist for app-enabled lifestyle accessories. Shenzhen Geniatech Inc., Ltd and Germany-based Geniatech Europe GmbH are experts in the TV business with more than 15 years of experience and a worldwide reach. Geniatech will take over the complete EyeTV product line and continue to develop and expand both hardware and software offerings. Munich, February 29 th, 2016 – After a wildly successful decade Elgato sells the EyeTV business to Geniatech Europe GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shenzhen Geniatech Inc., Ltd.