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Korgot · Korgot #1 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 08:22 AM

Hi guys,
Well hopefully I'm posting this in the good place. First of all, I'm glad I found this forum of Mac enthusiasts, it will help me find a quick and clean answer to my question !

So I'm planning on mounting a 27'' iMac in my kitchen and use it both as a computer and as a television. But here's the thing, I'd like to be able to watch regular cable on it, basicly like I can atm with my old school 14 inch TV. So here's my question. What do I need to buy or do to be able to plug that kind of wire directly into my iMac or if not directly, to see the exact content and change channel normally on my Mac.

Thanks alot in advance guys !

mrplow · mrplow #2 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 08:27 AM

Welcome to the forums.

That's an 'F' connector you've got there.

I'm sure others will have more suggestions but the first place I'd look is the Elgato Hybrid USB stick:
EyeTV Hybrid - TV Tuner Stick for HDTV & Analog TV

Korgot · Korgot #3 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrplow

Welcome to the forums.

That's an 'F' connector you've got there.

I'm sure others will have more suggestions but the first place I'd look is the Elgato Hybrid USB stick:
EyeTV Hybrid - TV Tuner Stick for HDTV & Analog TV

But can I directly plug the F cable (as you called it) in that eye tv device ?

Larry H · Larry H #4 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 12:02 PM

Check out this page for that device. It shows an adapter to connect the device to an 'F' cable.
EyeTV Hybrid - System requirements, technical specifications & further information

mrplow · mrplow #5 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 03:19 PM

Larry H has spotted it. But the best thing to do is email them directly, tell them who your cable supplier is and your plans to connect it to an iMac and get info straight from the horses mouth

Korgot · Korgot #6 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 06:31 PM

Perfect

I purchased it !

But another question came to my mind. Is it possible to wall mount an iMac 27'' (newest version) ? I've looked for it around the web but seem to get different answers ... Thanks

Stretch · Stretch #7 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 06:35 PM

According to this in the Apple Store you can get VESA mounts for the 27in iMac.

chas_m · chas_m #8 (**permalink**)

04-24-2012, 07:38 PM

Since you are mounting this in the kitchen, please be aware of potential risks to the machine, including keeping it well away from steam, heat, food dust (like flour etc) and be sure not to block the either the air intakes on the bottom nor the heat exhaust vent on the top back.

mrplow #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 01, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 5,392 Mac Specs: 27" iMac i7 (2011), iPhone5, iPad3, AppleTV2	04-24-2012, 08:27 AM Welcome to the forums. That's an 'F' connector you've got there. I'm sure others will have more suggestions but the first place I'd look is the Elgato Hybrid USB stick: EyeTV Hybrid - TV Tuner Stick for HDTV & Analog TV External hard disk acquisition addict - but admitting the problem is the first step to a robust backup Please use the reputation system if you think you've been helped - top right of this post
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mrplow #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 01, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 5,392 Mac Specs: 27" iMac i7 (2011), iPhone5, iPad3, AppleTV2	04-24-2012, 03:19 PM Larry H has spotted it. But the best thing to do is email them directly, tell them who your cable supplier is and your plans to connect it to an iMac and get info straight from the horses mouth External hard disk acquisition addict - but admitting the problem is the first step to a robust backup Please use the reputation system if you think you've been helped - top right of this post
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Stretch #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 13, 2007 Location: Central New York Posts: 4,614 Mac Specs: 15in i7 MacBook Pro, 8GB RAM, 60GB SSD, 500GB HD	04-24-2012, 06:35 PM According to this in the Apple Store you can get VESA mounts for the 27in iMac. Blog and Photo Gallery: http://philolin.me/ Currently running OS X 10.8.2
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chas_m #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,700 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	04-24-2012, 07:38 PM Since you are mounting this in the kitchen, please be aware of potential risks to the machine, including keeping it well away from steam, heat, food dust (like flour etc) and be sure not to block the either the air intakes on the bottom nor the heat exhaust vent on the top back. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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Korgot #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 24, 2012 Posts: 3	04-24-2012, 08:22 AM Hi guys, Well hopefully I'm posting this in the good place. First of all, I'm glad I found this forum of Mac enthusiasts, it will help me find a quick and clean answer to my question ! So I'm planning on mounting a 27'' iMac in my kitchen and use it both as a computer and as a television. But here's the thing, I'd like to be able to watch regular cable on it, basicly like I can atm with my old school 14 inch TV. So here's my question. What do I need to buy or do to be able to plug that kind of wire directly into my iMac or if not directly, to see the exact content and change channel normally on my Mac. Thanks alot in advance guys !
	QUOTE Thanks

Larry H #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 21, 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 107 Mac Specs: Mac Mini 2.53 Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB	04-24-2012, 12:02 PM Check out this page for that device. It shows an adapter to connect the device to an 'F' cable. EyeTV Hybrid - System requirements, technical specifications & further information
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Korgot #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 24, 2012 Posts: 3	04-24-2012, 06:31 PM Perfect I purchased it ! But another question came to my mind. Is it possible to wall mount an iMac 27'' (newest version) ? I've looked for it around the web but seem to get different answers ... Thanks
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