I don't agree with this
Quote:
Oppenheimer articulated Apple's current philosophy when it comes to "media center" computers -- PCs designed to work in the living room as a component of a home entertainment system, recording video, playing back music and more. While Oppenheimer admitted some consumers may be interested in media center PCs and that a Mac mini might be suitable, he said that "most customers" would prefer to have a more powerful computer in their office or den and leverage wireless networking to stream content to their home entertainment system.
As a practical example, Oppenheimer pointed to AirTunes -- a feature of iTunes that works in conjunction with Apple's AirPort Express wireless networking hub. The AirPort Express features an audio jack that can connect to the home entertainment system using a mini jack or a digital optical cable. Music can then be streamed from the computer playing iTunes to the stereo.
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Streaming works for small files like audio but in the near future we want to stream DVD and HDTV quality video files and todays wireless networks aren't up to the task IMO. Nor do I think people "prefer" to have a "powerful" computer leveraging wireless networking to stream content to their entertainment system. Maybe Petey gets this due to his 6 figure salary but the many of us working blokes would like a self contained unit that is plug and play with just enough networking options built in to expand.