According to PVRBlog and Obvious Diversion, it looks as though TiVo isn’t going to release a Mac version of TiVoDesktop anytime in the near future. While I am not a Mac user, I understand the frustration that many Mac users are expressing. On several occasions, TiVo has suggested that a Mac version would be released in the near future. Take for example the following section out of the TiVoToGo faq:

Are TiVoToGo(tm) transfers available for Apple Macintosh computers?
At this time TiVoToGo transfers are not available for Apple Macintosh computers. TiVo is working hard to enable TiVoToGo features available on TiVo Desktop for Mac. We are currently working on ways to enable playback on Apple Macintosh computers. We will let our customers know in our newsletter as soon as this feature is available. If you do not already subscribe to the newsletter, you can go here to do so (TiVoToGo FAQ)

That being said, I don’t want to jump to any conclusions. Let’s wait and see what TiVo’s official response is to this news. The article that both PVRBlog and Obvious Diversion cite, has a small section that mentions the lack of a Mac version. I would like to see a more elaborate explanation from TiVo. It seems as though there are conflicting views as to what TiVo is going to support.

Updated 4/15 @ 8:46PM: I’m glad that I didn’t overreact to this news. Looks like David Courtney’s comments weren’t represented correctly. Here’s a post by TiVo Pony on TiVoCommunity.com:

I’ve traded emails with Dave Courtney, and here’s the scoop… His comments were not represented accurately at all in that article. We value Mac enthusiasts who own TiVo DVR’s. And as we’ve previously stated, we’re working towards support that would bring TiVoToGo to the Macintosh platform. We have not yet announced a timeline as to when that service may be available though. Cheers, Pony

I kind of thought something was going on when TiVoPony said that this was news to him. That is why I said we should wait and see TiVo’s official response….