Record TV through Powerbook - Can it be done?

Hi all,
I just got a new flash plasma TV with all the bells and whistles and wanna record some of the digital TV. I've looked at the Apple TV component, but the specs and functions didn't really impress me for the price. I also looked at a Playstation 3 with Blue-Ray and it seems like one way to achieve hard drive recording, but I'm not sure if my credit card could handle the strain.
I'd like to be able to record TV directly to an ext 500GB F/W drive via the Powerbook, but I have no idea how to or if it is even possible. Could anybody enlighten an analogue brain please?
All comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Many thank yous in advance.
SR

Yes, you most certainly can!
Here are two products that let you do so (good luck!):
1. [http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products/hybrid/product1.en.html]
2. [http://www.miglia.com/tvminiexpress>
I believe the ElGato product is the better of the two from consumer reviews. If I had to choose, I'd do the same. Mainly because of the matching aluminum. But that's not a professional opinion/recommendation. =)

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