No word from Apple yet whether their gorgeous new Front Row software will be available for older Macs so we can set up this lovely Mac version of a Media Centre front end on our existing Macs.
Also, it is quite a pity that Steve made no mention of TV tuner compatibility (either built-in or compatible with third parties like EyeTV or Alchemy) with the new iMac and the Front Row software. Considering they are promoting the iMac and TV show downloads from iTMS as a solution for watching purchased TV programs and DVDs in the lounge room, the lack of support for viewing and recording live TV within this environment sticks out like a sore thumb. Of course, the things that Front Row does do, it does with far more style and integration than Windows Media Centre (WMC) from what little I can see in the webcast, so here's hoping TV tuner functionality will be an additional option sooner than later - already the Windows crowd are dissing Apple for a very weak feature-less copy of the WMC. *sigh* The Home theatre crowd understandably want these capabilities in a headless form factor (think slightly wider Mac Mini) that will fit in a home stereo component rack so they can use their big plasma screens rather than being cramped within a 17" or 20" iMac screen. Fingers crossed.... -Mart -------------------------------------- Martin Hill mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] homepages: http://mart.ozmac.com Mb: 0417-967-969 hm: (08)9314-5242
