hI,
My Bdp1 is fully networked...I transfer mostly to the attached Hdd's over the network, and when I need a bulk transport , do like you do, take it to the Macbook and transfer directly. Both to my satisfaction I guess. Updating takes a while lately though.
The main reason however to it being networked for me is the remote control of it. How could you possibly be satisfied with the buttons on the BDP1 for controlling it? I use Mpad most of the time, Mpod too, and Max from behind the MAcbook/Pc.
That's where I found this /media/tory in the root in Max. Can not find it in the Hdd's though....

Has never reappeared after that. that's why: strange things happen....
Marius