Hello, new iMac user here, LOVE IT. I would like to transfer video from my directv tivo to DVD. I'm considering a regular stand alone DVD recorder but I'm also wondering if there is an easy and inexpensive way to record from the S-Video or Composite output of the Tivo using my iMac. I'd like to be able to remove commercials and do a little more editing than the standalone can do.
I've seen a couple of USB devices that seem promising including the eyeTV Wonder. One problem is that the recorder and mac are across the room from each other, about 25 feet or so. I don't need great quality so I guess I could use longer video cables and just put up with the loss. I'm longer than the 16 ft max of usb as well although I could just get a usb extension (Yes I know I need the powered usb extensions, not just a cable). Any experiences with the eyetv usb or any other suggestions.
Thanks
I've seen a couple of USB devices that seem promising including the eyeTV Wonder. One problem is that the recorder and mac are across the room from each other, about 25 feet or so. I don't need great quality so I guess I could use longer video cables and just put up with the loss. I'm longer than the 16 ft max of usb as well although I could just get a usb extension (Yes I know I need the powered usb extensions, not just a cable). Any experiences with the eyetv usb or any other suggestions.
Thanks