RTVWidget - 0.4

This widget acts as a remote control for ReplayTVs. It seems like an adequate substitute if you have problems with the wireless remote included. The major limitation being that the ReplayTVs must already be configured with networking enabled. It is not a practical means of controlling a ReplayTV when the attached television is not visible (e.g., from another room).

There is no documentation with the widget, though its configuration is somewhat evident if you click the "i" icon in the lower right corner. Also, the first three sentences of the developer's page give complete, albeit terse, instructions for installation and configuration.

Once I entered the IP address for my ReplayTV, it just worked. The biggest limitation I see is that the buttons are divided into two groups, so you do not have direct access to all parts of the remote at once. While the division is logical, it is an impediment to easy use.

The widget could also use a face lift. The current interface is ugly. While it preserves the basic layout of the buttons on the standard remote, it loses a lot in the translation. I think certain choices in the standard remote's design reflect the expectation that it will be held in your hand. As the widget is not handheld, I don't know that it is worthwhile to faithfully recreate the layout of the standard remote.