[CUBE] TiVo

[Robert Everts]

Thanks for the reply Eagle,
What about accessing the shows on the DTivo's harddrive through a USB network adapter? Doesn't the DTivo have a USB port ont he back?
 
On Thursday, May 20, 2004, at 09:43AM, Eagle <eagle243 at mac.com> wrote:

>Chip,
>
>We're probably getting way off-topic here, but to answer your 
>questions...
>
>The HMO probably won't work with the DirecTV TiVo because the DTiVo 
>doesn't support ethernet networking.  This also means the DTiVo won't 
>work without a phone line - a requirement for me since I am in the 
>process of eliminating a landline.  I confirmed with DirecTV yesterday 
>that a phone line is required for the DTiVo service. :(
>
>On May 20, 2004, at 09:39, Robert Everts wrote:
>
>> Here's another TiVo question:
>>
>> Anyone using a DirecTV Tivo? I think it's great! But the home media 
>> option doesn't work on it- I think. I'm away from home right now, but 
>> has anyone successfully added a DTivo to a network (wirelessly or 
>> wired)? I don't remember what ports are on the back. If there's only 
>> USB, would a USB network adapter work? TIA.
>> Also, that's too bad about the AAC. That's all I use for my importing 
>> CDs now.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Chip
>> On Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at 06:49PM, Benjamin Ing <vbing at mac.com> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On May 19, 2004, at 2:51 PM, Todd Masco wrote:
>>>
>>>> Eagle wrote:
>>>>> Benjamin, I agree, but in TiVo's defense I believe their "Home Media
>>>>> Option" (HMO) came out before AAC.
>>>>
>>>> Alas, they've been promising AAC as being worked on but with no
>>>> definite schedule for release" for about 18 months.
>>>
>>> Unfortunately, I have to wonder if "being worked on" means waiting for
>>> licensing fees to come down on AAC.
>>>
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