iMac G5 - how to mount and use as TV?

[bb2j3z]

I'm interested in using the new IMac G5 (the one with the remote) as a tv/internet appliance in my kitchen. Has anyone done this yet? Looking for selections on the following.. is it possible to do this and what should I get... I like to use the IMac as internet browser, tv, and dvr and be wall mounted.

1) Wallmount for IMac? Is it possible to remove the lower stem portion?

2) Wireless keyboard and mouse?

3) TV tuner card? to pipe TV into the IMac

4) Card to also do DVR functionality - like save programming to disk?

Thanks!

 

[schweb]

Yes, the iMac can hang on the wall and I believe Apple even sells the equipment to do it. Most new iMacs have the option to have the bluetooth keyboard and mouse included or you can always buy them separately.

As for the TV Tuner and DVR functionality, those would need to be external peripherals and I'm sure someone else can comment on those.

 

[pphking]

I believe that the VESA mount which was used for wall hanging iMacs is no longer usable with the Rev C iMac G5, but I could be wrong.

As for TV on the iMac, your best bet would probably be Elgato's EyeTV system which is about £90 GBP and picks up all the Digital Freeview channels. It's sold on Apple's site here:

http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObj...8kJpJEJ2Amw/0.SLID?nclm=2C836ECD&mco=6A5C0751


Here is the VESA Mount for the iMac as well:

http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObj...tpTNK2OAfHUw1EF0al4p/1.0.15.1.0.8.25.7.11.1.3

Hope this helps
Paul

 

[Yeungster]

I have the elgato, and its pretty good. The aeriel they supply you with is pretty useless tho

 

[Murlyn]

I've been looking at this system:

http://www.macobserver.com/article/2005/10/19.14.shtml