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Macbook + Xbox 360 + 23 inch ACD?
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Oh my f**king lord, give it up already. This is how this tuner works:
It can tune into HDTV channels, the device then passes the MPEG2 HD stream to the computer for decoding. It can tune into analogue channels, it will tune into the like any other tuner, but it will convert them to digital video, passing the stream to the computer for display. For the device to pass High Definition from a component input, you would need an protocol that could handle approximatly 1.5GIGAbits per second. Why do you think the HDMI and DVI are used for monitors, and not something like USB? USB does not have the bandwidth for uncompressed HD. That tuner you use cannot handle analogue HD signals.
Before this gets too off topic I'd just like to add my two cents. Firstly, as far as I know, there aren't any component input supporting OS X tv cards. I know about the little usb like connector on the EyeTVs though and if there is such a thing as a component rather than composite input then I'd be *very very very* interested in it.
In response to the OP, while Suneohair's suggestion of a "23" ACD + 360 Elite + (HDMI to DVI + DVI Cable + DVI switch) + Macbook + mini-dvi to dvi + DVI cable *might* work in theory, it hasn't been tested yet. People thought the PS3 would be able to use the 23" ACD in a similar way but it ended up not working. However, even if it *does* work, you'd be looking at a total system cost of approximately $1450. $899 (23" ACD) + $479 (Xbox 360) + $80 (semi decent dvi switch). And if that combination turns out not to work, you'd be adding $350 on top of that for the Gefen Scaler box.
Even if you really don't want the Dell, you might want to consider getting something like a Sharp LC-42D62U, a 42" TrueHD LCD TV which can be had for $1400 ($1250 refurbished) out there and then you'd only need the premium Xbox at $350 and definitely no need for an expensive scaler like the Gefen. So for $300 more you could get a 42" LCD TV instead of a 23" PC screen with the same resolution. Only $150 more if you got a refurbished TV.
In response to the OP, while Suneohair's suggestion of a "23" ACD + 360 Elite + (HDMI to DVI + DVI Cable + DVI switch) + Macbook + mini-dvi to dvi + DVI cable *might* work in theory, it hasn't been tested yet. People thought the PS3 would be able to use the 23" ACD in a similar way but it ended up not working. However, even if it *does* work, you'd be looking at a total system cost of approximately $1450. $899 (23" ACD) + $479 (Xbox 360) + $80 (semi decent dvi switch). And if that combination turns out not to work, you'd be adding $350 on top of that for the Gefen Scaler box.
Even if you really don't want the Dell, you might want to consider getting something like a Sharp LC-42D62U, a 42" TrueHD LCD TV which can be had for $1400 ($1250 refurbished) out there and then you'd only need the premium Xbox at $350 and definitely no need for an expensive scaler like the Gefen. So for $300 more you could get a 42" LCD TV instead of a 23" PC screen with the same resolution. Only $150 more if you got a refurbished TV.
3 years? Has the Xbox 360 been out for 3 years now? News to me. Regardless, now that the Xbox 360 Elite has a HDMI connector, that seems like the logical solution to me. What suneohair posted are the reasonable options.
Why is this hard to understand? Let alone the fact that would require him to always have his MacBook on to play his 360 if he used a tv-tuner. Just because youre solution works for you doesn't make it the best.
I was an early adopter of an LCD and I only have DVI. I use an HDMI > DVI adapter with my XBox 360 and it looks great! I think you have a great combo. there!
I have tested the Xbox360 Elite with an HDMI->DVI cable plugged into my 23" ACD. It does work. HD-DVD's do not work at 1080p via that cable. HD-DVD's enable HDCP which I guess the ACD doesn't support via DVI-D. It will automatically change the output to 1080i, which the ACD does not support. If you manually change the resolution to 720p, then you can watch HD-DVD's at 720p .... Stupid DRM. 
But yeah, games work just fine.
But yeah, games work just fine.
I have tested the Xbox360 Elite with an HDMI->DVI cable plugged into my 23" ACD. It does work. HD-DVD's do not work at 1080p via that cable. HD-DVD's enable HDCP which I guess the ACD doesn't support via DVI-D. It will automatically change the output to 1080i, which the ACD does not support. If you manually change the resolution to 720p, then you can watch HD-DVD's at 720p .... Stupid DRM.
But yeah, games work just fine.
I guess I'll go trade in my core X360... and in reference to the other post, I was referring to my old first gen Xbox, not the 360 (that was running in 480).
Just a note to all on Elgato's website they say this.
The OP's best bet is to get a monitor that supports HDCP. Especially since that is going to be required to view and high def movies. With the price of the ACD's I imagine no one is in a hurry to replace them when Apple decides to use BR or HD-DVD.
The OP's best bet is to get a monitor that supports HDCP. Especially since that is going to be required to view and high def movies. With the price of the ACD's I imagine no one is in a hurry to replace them when Apple decides to use BR or HD-DVD.
Sorry Guys!
OMG. I didn't mean to cause such a kerfuffle. I think that the option of a xbox elite and a hdmi to dvi with a switch for my macbook sounds like it would suit my needs and wants. Is it possible to get a KVM as i believe they are called, which doesn't have keyboard, usb, etc - Just the video ports?
Thanks and sorry again!
OMG. I didn't mean to cause such a kerfuffle. I think that the option of a xbox elite and a hdmi to dvi with a switch for my macbook sounds like it would suit my needs and wants. Is it possible to get a KVM as i believe they are called, which doesn't have keyboard, usb, etc - Just the video ports?
Thanks and sorry again!
