"Hi there,
We've released EyeTV 1.1 software today, download it at:
http://www2.elgato.com/support/eyetv11.hqx
Thanks,
Adam Steinberg
El Gato Software LLC "

Here's a clip on the changes:

"What's New in This Version?

Editor
The EyeTV application now contains a visual editor for saved recordings. This feature allows you to:

• Delete commercials or any other less desirable content.
• Find your favorite scenes or clips and save them as separate recordings or as QuickTime movies.
• Crop the beginning and end of your shows to adjust for imprecise broadcast times.
• Split shows into segments that fit on Video CDs.

Video CD Playback
EyeTV can now play back individual video tracks on Video CDs. To do so, use the File menu to open the files inside the MPEGAV directory of a video CD (the files are named AVSEQ01.DAT, AVSEQ02.DAT and so on). You can also drag and drop the files onto EyeTV.

Open QuickTime Movie
EyeTV can now play back any QuickTime movie. Use EyeTV's remote control to pause, fast forward, rewind, advance or reverse frame by frame, etc. Present any movie at full screen or scale it to the desired size. QuickTime Pro is not required.

Automated Snapshots
Pressing Command-Shift-C will create a snapshot file on your desktop from the active video window named "EyeTVSnapshot_1.jpg", "EyeTVSnapshot_2.jpg" and so on. Command-C will copy the current video picture into the Clipboard.

System Requirements
EyeTV 1.1 requires Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar or later."

" Mike,
Apple has sneaked a beta of X11, based on XFree86, onto their site. It runs rootlessly and is fully Aqua-ized; applications run in their own Aqua window. The url is: http://www.apple.com/macosx/x11/
Jeff W."

The page also has a download of the X11 for Mac OS X Public Beta SDK (Software Development Kit). The X11 Download page notes the following requirements:

• Mac OS X v.10.2 "Jaguar" or later
• GL Direct Rendering requires v.10.2.3
• 256 MB RAM recommended.

• 1GHz G4, 1MB L3 (167MHz bus)
• 512MB DDR memory (PC2700/DDR333)
• 60GB hard drive
• Superdrive (slot loading) now 2x DVD-R rated (vs 1x on past models) per specs page
• Nvidia Geforce4 440 Go w/64MB video ram
• Firewire 800 and USB 1.x ports
• Bluetooth builtin
• Airport "extreme" (802.11g - 54Mbit/sec but compat. with 802.11b)
• 2 Antennas in the screen for better range - equal to the iBook apple said
• Up to 4.5 hrs battery life claimed
• Price: $3299 (shipping next month)
  (bundled with Quickbooks)

They must be selling well, as I checked the apple store later in the day and the est. ship date was shown as "7-10 weeks" (?!).

They also announced a new Airport base (802.11g w/up to 50 users) with USB printer port for printer sharing. $199 list price ($249 for model with modem and ext. antenna connnector).

• Keynote: Presentation software for Jag. Imports and Exports PowerPoint files (also supports PDF/QT), XML based open file format. $99 available today - free copy to Keynote attendees.



• Safari Jaguar Browser: Apple's own OS X (10.2.x required) browser. (fastest they say per iBench tests compared to other X browsers). Built-in feature for bug reporting to Apple. (Public beta now available for download.) My initial impression is it does seem very fast.



• "iLife" - the name for the bundle of new versions iDVD3/iPhoto2/iMovie3 with integration. The iMovie3/iPhoto2 updates are to be available Sat. January 25th as free downloads, but iDVD3 is available only as part of the $49 (retail box) iLife package. (Or with a new Mac.)
   iPhoto2: Adds image enhance/retouch brush, access to iTunes music and CD/DVD burning support (button to launch iDVD3).
   iMovie 3: Adds chapter marker support, one-button access to other iApps, precise audio editing in clips, "ken burns effect"/panning across still photos, new user interface (windowed), more effects.
   iDVD 3: Automatically makes theme/chapter menus from iMovie3 chapter markers. Integrated with other iApps, 24 new themes including theater, book, projector (aged video effect), picture-in-picture, sports, etc. Sold in a bundle w/all new iApps versions for $49 boxed/CDs. Apple 5 DVD-R packs lowered to $15. (No mention of external drive support in iDVD3, so it will still require an internal Superdrive.)



• No new products will boot into OS 9 (can run 9 in classic)
• Final Cut Express (FCP less some pro features, but includes Realtime effects) for $299 vs $999 for FCPro. Available now.
• Digidesign ProTools Audio App for OS X to ship this month ($75 upgrade, $499 list)
• Burton Snowboarding jacket w/iPod pouch and control buttons on the jacket sleeve. $499 (ouch!) exclusive at Apple store initially.
• 600,000 iPods shipped, 42% market share in Japan.
• Free OS X Jaguar for Teachers (US/Canada) offer has been extended to the end of the quarter.

" Hi Mike,
On the /feedback/itunes/itunes_disk_burn.html (Discburner/Itunes drive support editing tips page-Mike) I read the part about the ResEdit Mods to iTunes Support Files.
With those tips I made Two of them, one is for the HP9210e scsi-burner (HP9210eCDR.sit) from Hewlett Packard and the other one is for the MP6200s scsi-burner from Ricoh. (RicohMP6200SCDR.sit)
(These files replace the existing ones in the System Folder/Extensions/Authoring Support folder. Oddly I get a lot of mails asking what to do with the modified files even though that's noted in every FAQ/news post of them, so just a reminder. These files are for pre-OS X operating systems only. If your older Mac doesn't have authoring support, use the old tip from the FAQ of using Tomeviewer Utility to extract files from Apple's authoring support updates.-Mike)

The HP is connected to my iMac RevB with an iProRaid/TV from Formac, also I upgraded the iMac with the Sonnet iHarmoni/500.
The Ricoh burner which I have, is built in my Performa 6400 in the upper bezel. On that Performa I use System 8.6NL with iTunes 1.1NL.
Now I can burn on both of my Mac's with iTunes.
Thanks for the posting on xlr8yourmac
Dick
The Netherlands "

I've added this info to the FAQ's CDROM/CDR section with the other files.

DVD-R DVD Recorder Drive Reports:
• IDE Pioneer DVR-105 in Dual G4 (OS X)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-105 in G4/AGP (OS X)
  (Noted odd problem with iDVD/DVD Studio Pro)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-105 in G4/AGP (OS X)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-105 in G4/AGP (OS 9.2)
  (modified authoring support file in FAQ)
• IDE Pioneer DVR-105 in G4/AGP (OS X)
  (noted problems with retrospect burns)
  
  IDE CDRW Drive Reports:
• Aopen CDR1232 in B&W G3 (OS X)
  (filed under other brands, didn't note drive speed, or if bootable, etc. - no itunes burn support)
• Lite-On LTR-52246S (52x24x52x) in Beige G3 (OS X)
  (FYI - Illustrated CD drive install guide here covers G4 towers up to the Digital Audio Model, Beige G3 MT, B&W G3 and 8600/9600 Macs.)
  
  Firewire CDRW Drive Reports:
• LaCie d2 (52x24x52) used w/Dual G4 (OS X)
• LG GCE-8481B (48x24x48x) in FW case used w/PowerBook G4 (OS X)
  (problems noted w/burns)
  
  IDE Hard Drive Reports:
• Seagate 40GB (didn't note model#) in iMac slot loading (OS 9.2)
• Seagate 380021A/Barracuda IV 80GB in B&W G3 (OS 9.2)
  (Illustrated guide to adding a 2nd HD here in B&W G3 rev2 and G4 towers up to the QuickSilver models - for a guide to adding two more drives w/IDE card, see this page)
• Western Digital WD800JB in 8500 using IDE PCI card (OS 8.6)

You can find full owner reports (latest shown first) by searching the database by drive/brand/interface/mac models (the latest reports are shown first in searches). For guides to installing CD/CDRW/DVD drives or Hard drives in many mac models, see the IDE Articles page. The Firewire articles page also has guides on case kits, installing drives, etc.
If you've added a IDE, SCSI, Firewire or USB hard drive, CDRW, tape drive, etc. make sure you add a report to the database. (If you post an updated entry - make sure you use the same name, etc. as you did before so I can find your past entry. Thanks.)
(Incomplete entries are deleted. Do not post questions in the database, it's for drive reports not questions on what drive to buy - for that try searching the database for reports from owners of your mac model on the drive type/brand/interface, etc. you're interested in.)

• Apple Dual 450 OC report (@500)
• Sonnet G3/500 in Umax S900 (rated 10)

(Warning - Overclocking may not be reliable and could lead to hardware failure or corrupted data.) You can find the full reports by searching the database selecting the indicated Mac model and upgrade card brand/type. If you've upgraded the CPU on your Mac, please post an entry in the database. Search the database for entries from most every upgradable Mac model *before* you buy. (Searchable by mac model/upgrade brand). For detailed reviews with performance tests and install tips, see the CPU Upgrades page.)

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