Network Photo App

Hey guys,
I'm looking for an app that will satisfy a very particular set of requirements that I have. I've downloaded (and paid for) about 10 different apps, and none of them will do exactly what I need. I'm really hoping someone here knows of an app that will work for me...
Basically what I need is an app that can play a slideshow of pictures stored on my Windows 7 PC over my home network. The thing is, the pictures on the share are being added to constantly, and I need the slideshow to refresh the list periodically (every minute or so). Basically I need my IPod Touch 4 to act like a network photo frame that refreshes it's photo list regularly.
I’m fine with installing a program on my Windows PC to host if that’s what’s required. By the way, this app can’t rely on an internet connection, so anything that relies on an online service won’t help.
If you’re familiar with an app that does this, please let me know, I would really appreciate it!
Thanks,
Corey

A bit of both. And no need for the sarcasm. And for your information about being able to afford a smart phone I currently have 4 iPhones in my name, all paid for as handset only. That's 1 64gb 4s at £699, 1 32gb 4s at £599 and 2 iPhone 4 16gb at £499 each. That's £2296 cash I paid (not on credit or contract). That's $3585.00 to you.
For the money I paid and the fact the phone is supposed to be the best, it would be cool to tell or warn me when it won't be sent as a imessage. I was typing or sending when it said iMessage. I can also send a text message right after the picture and it will send as an iMessage fine. It's not about the money, but the principle. I have used whatsapp for years no problems. I've been used to paying very low bills (no contracts). To start seeing charges is niggly and annoying, that's all.
I have now disabled the send as SMS when iMessage not available, I forgot it was there. But I think I'll go back to whatsap from now on. Thanks anyway.

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