Looking to record from tv to Mac mini

Im looking to record from my tv to my Mac Mini, in a TiVo type way. How would i go about doing this and im sure there is a device i would have to use via usb or firewire. Thanks.

Hello,
There isn't really a one-stop solution for the Mac Mini yet. So, you can't just run to your Apple dealer and purchase everything in a single kit and go home and plug it in.
But, there are many ways to get the end-result you want. Here are some articles that should give you a really good start in picking out what you need:
http://www.engadget.com/2005/01/25/how-to-turn-your-mac-mini-into-a-media-center /
http://www.snapstream.com/community/articles/macmini/default.asp
http://www.anandtech.com/mac/showdoc.aspx?i=2349
http://www.byopvr.com/displayarticle565.html
I hope this helps.

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