I still like Mini's

Apple TV is certainly the talk of the town these days, but with its file format limitations and refurb Mac minis going for less than $500, it's worth considering the alternatives. Ever since its introduction, home theater buffs have been trying to squeeze a Mac mini between the receiver and the cable box to turn it into a multimedia jukebox (and—to a lesser extent—a PVR). But the key to this is an interface that allows you to access of this media from the carefully-crafted dent in your couch. And Apple seems to realize this, since every Mac mini now comes pre-installed with an IR remote and a 10' interface (an interface that can be used from 10' away, usually without a keyboard and mouse) in Front Row. But is Front Row really the best interface?

Mac mini: The original Apple TV alternative

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