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Skolink: So you want to use the TiVo to view content stored on the laptop? The only way I know is to install TiVo Desktop on the laptop and add the relevant folder to the 'library'. The laptop should then show up in 'now playing'.
mattwnz:Skolink: So you want to use the TiVo to view content stored on the laptop? The only way I know is to install TiVo Desktop on the laptop and add the relevant folder to the 'library'. The laptop should then show up in 'now playing'.
Would it not need to be a compatible format their eg. .tivo? , or will it play apple tvs m4v files, or can it transcode on the fly like tvosicty. I hadn't thought of using a tivo for that. I am using an xbox with tvsoity on the computer streaming the files.
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sonyxperiageek: is it fast transferring media over to the Tivo? or is it just streaming? if streaming, does it use up your monthly GBs?
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sonyxperiageek: If I wanted to use XBMC on my laptop, and I want to be able to view some media on my Tivo through the network IP config linking up to my laptop over the air (wireless), what should I do?
minimoke:sonyxperiageek: If I wanted to use XBMC on my laptop, and I want to be able to view some media on my Tivo through the network IP config linking up to my laptop over the air (wireless), what should I do?
For movie media I save .avi file onto a stick which plugs into a USB port on my DVD player. Easy, fast and reliable!
If I wanted to view photos I'd do the same thing
For music media I use Galleon. Not so easy to set up, fast, and pretty reliable. I haven't tried to set up a photo directory yet - job for the weekend!
I gave up on Tivo desktop - just couldn't get the thing to work. If you want to transfer video I think you need a Home network Liscence for around $90. I got a second DVD player with USB for $50 so can't see the point.
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