… Get a better wireless connection. I buffer constantly over a wireless network using SMB shares for movies, music and tv shows and at most I wait around 2-3 seconds. When it comes to rewind or fast forwarding its usually 1-2 seconds. Think about it logically… your transmitting data over a wireless connection to another device. It keeps around 20sec or so locally on the Wii and the rest is a constant stream. If you cant wait that long improve your wireless router, move your wii closer to your computer or buy a network capable media center for a few hundred bucks. To say he has to trick you into thinking your not waiting that long is ridiculous. If the “big” bar is bugging you buy a smaller TV; problem solved. To Tantric keep up the good work.