Why the Mac mini is a better home media option: a Front Row seat.(Apple Mac mini Media Center Edition)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)

As I watched Steve Jobs show off Front Row and the six-button Apple Remote during the introduction of the new iMac G5, my first thought was, "OK, where's the Mac mini Media Center Edition?"

Don't get me wrong: Front Row is a good first step. One click of the remote gives you an iPod-like menu system that lets you browse music playlists, photo albums, movie folders, or DVD menus. When you're done, you exit Front Row and you're back in OS X.

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So what's the problem? The remote-controlled Front Row interface is currently available only on ...

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