Capturing TIVO on DVD

I have a new MacBook Pro and want to capture my TIVO content on my MBP, then make DVDs of it. I spoke with TIVO support and they suggested I go wireless with the TIVO using a TiVo Wireless G USB Network Adapter and pick it up with the MBP. I would then need to convert the TIVO files to MPEG2 or MPEG4 to put onto the DVD for future use.
1). Will the TIVO wireless adapter make the TIVO content available to pull into my MBP?
2). What software will I use to convert to MPEG? Sonic video conversion software was suggested by TIVO, but looking at Sonic websites I only see Windows apps, and so far no Mac software for the TIVO-MPEG conversion.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.3)

1). Will the TIVO wireless adapter make the TIVO
content available to pull into my MBP?
Take note that you don't need to buy the TIVO brand wireless adapter. Many (cheaper) devices work. Don't waste your money by throwing it at Tivo, they don't deserve your money.
2). What software will I use to convert to MPEG?
Sonic video conversion software was suggested by
TIVO, but looking at Sonic websites I only see
Windows apps, and so far no Mac software for the
TIVO-MPEG conversion.
None. Mac does not support *.tivo files. Tivo to go was supposed to be released Mid 2006, but Tivo yet again, disappointed Mac users. It is questionable as to what the hold up is, but I'd say it's not happening anytime soon.
You can access downloads of your tivo box via its IP address, the Now Playing 2.0 widget, or via Tivo To Go on a Windows PC.
Unfortunately the only way you will be able to watch or convert a *.tivo file is on a PC using various applications. Something called "Direct Show Dump" can transfer *.tivo to a mpeg file.
It is very time consuming to go from Tivo --> PC --> Conversion --> Transfer to Mac. A 1 hour show can take up to 6-8 hours due to the size, and due to the fact that regardless of the wireless adapter, tivo transfers files VERY slowly. it takes about 3-4 hours to transfer a 750 GB show (generally 30-45 minute show).
As of right now, I am extremely disappointed with the lack of Mac compatibility with Tivo. It's funny because in many diagrams authorized with Tivo, they show it being used with a Powerbook.
I don't think it's worth your time. You may want to investigate other options like using EyeTV and saving your TV shows that way.
The only EASY option to Capture Tivo on DVD is to buy a Tivo Box with a DVD burner on it. That is the only fast way to capture stuff on a DVD and easily transfer it to a Mac
sorry for the bad news

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