It's definitely not for everyone but I don't think it's as grim as you state. I use my HTPC as a computer and forgo the remote control & full-screen-centric int

It's definitely not for everyone but I don't think it's as grim as you state. I use my HTPC as a computer and forgo the remote control & full-screen-centric interfaces. Anyone who can handle using Hulu, Netflix or iTunes can use it. It's just a computer on a big screen.