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How does this compare to a linux-backed roll-your-own media center? Obviously it supports netflix, and you can't install your own applications, but what else?
by someone_here 16y ago
How does this compare to a linux-backed roll-your-own media center? Obviously it supports netflix, and you can't install your own applications, but what else?
- geuis 16y agoKinda depends on who you are. There's a high ratio, say 1 to 20, of people who want to build their own media center versus people that just want to buy something cheap that works well. I've built my own media centers before, but honestly when the first Apple TV came out a few years ago it answered pretty much every problem I had. I was able to buy tv shows and rent movies right from my TV. The interface was pretty straightforward. I used to pirate movies and shows, but that was a lot more complicated than just spending a couple bucks to get something to watch right now. Didn't have to worry about poor quality anymore, etc. I really like to reverse your question: why would anyone want to build their own media center now-a-days?
- fossuser 16y agoPeople who already have a lot of media they would like to be able to easily access on their TV screen, or people who are not interested in paying for content. I find Google TV more interesting since it adds an entire new layer over current television, apple TV isn't as exciting to me. I don't think people want to make a purchase decision every time they sit down to watch something.
- bonzoesc 16y agoIt's $100, plug-and-play, and you can quickly and easily pay for things to watch. It's a product, not a lifestyle.