Unsurprisingly Disappointed
The wireless network adapter I ordered for my TiVo showed up today and I have to admit that I was unsurprisingly disappointed. Well before I ordered the device I knew that I wouldn't be able to play any of the songs purchased on iTunes through the network. But I must have forgotten that I couldn't play any AAC files or DRM-protected WMA files. Still, the TiVo teasingly shows the folders.
Photos show nicely. The process is very cumbersome but I'm sure it will be handy once in a while. Videos from my computer don't even show up, just the folders if I add them to the TiVo desktop software. It would be nice to show the ones I've created in MS PhotoStory.
I'm rather impressed with the adapter itself (pictured at right). It is very solid and has a quality feel to it. I like the flip-up antenna. I had purchased another unit that looks like they typical flash drive and wondered how good the reception would be tucked away behind the head unit. I never got the chance to find out, though, as it didn't work. TiVo is very specific, it seems, and following their advice is a good idea.
