Using Imac to view cable tv

I have space for one display in my space challenged abode. I love the 27" imac and would like to connect it to my cable TV so I can take advantage of the killer display quality on the Imac. How do I do that?

A usb tuner is the most common way to do this. Take a look at the products offered by Elgato.
http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products.en.en.html
Regards,
Captfred

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All firmware current on that late 2011 MacBook Pro? This EFI firmware update addresses Thunderbolt target display mode, and other issues.

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Lately, I have been seeing a lot of posts with users trying to use their Macs/iMacs to mirror their streaming video from their Macs to an HDTV.
There are, actually, many alternatives to choose from than just from a Mac.
You need to have or invest in a WiFi capable router for all of these examples.
Apple TV only integrates with WiFi and newer Mac hardware. So, if you want to have total integrated experience, if you have a 2011 Mac or newer, you might as well pay the $100 for the AppleTV box.
If you have a older Mac, like I have noticed many users do, then you have other options.
If you want to elimate long cable clutter and having your Mac at the mercy of your TV all of the time, you can still use the AppleTV box independently or purchase cheaper alternative media streaming boxes from Roku, Sony, Boxee or any number of electronics manufacturers that now have media streaming boxes and media streaming capability built into DVD/Blu-ray players.
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Dose anyone using iMac 2011 to display a PC by Mini displayport to VGA(or DVI) cable!
I used a Mini displayport to VGA cable and press commead+F2 button, but it was nothing happen.
that is the cable I've used.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB572Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDA5OQ&mco=MTA4MzU1NDg
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Use imac as second monitor

I understand this can be done in some previous generations, and am just not sure whether it works in my situation.
I have a MacBook Pro (2009) and a brand new iMac 27" (2011). It seems that MBP has a mini displayport and iMac has 2 thunderbolt ports. I am curious whether I can use iMac as second monitor for my MBP. If possible, which cable should I use, a mini displayport-to-mini displayport cable from Belkin or thunderbolt-to-thunderbolt cable from Apple.

You can't except through a product such as ScreenRecycler. The iMac's Thunderbolt port won't accept video from a non-Thunderbolt source.
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I realize this thread is a bit old, but I was looking into how macs work while being used as an HDTV. I haven't found the answer here, but that last post sounds a bit crazy.
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Help! Can anyone advise where I may be going wrong? I'm trying to view a photo slideshow on my TV using the Component AV cable, but all I get is a blank TV screen.
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