Well, I think that Media Center isn't so simple and easy to use as Apple TV. Look at the remote control, Apple Remote has 5 buttons. Media Center remote control - too many buttons. Menus are also so different between those two systems, Apple has clear and simple menus. But, Media Center is good, if u get used to it, it has some great and good looking features. I just like Apple more, I love simplicity.
If you ask me and most people the Media Center UI is as easy as pie. I guess Apple TV is too. Not many people really care about the remote. Having more buttons, could also give faster access to commands. It really depends on where you buy your remote from. Media Center seems to have as much simplicity as Apple. I guess Apple TV is nice, but Media Center is something that MS can say they made first and did great with. Apple TV just seems to be subpar after all I've seen.
Media Centre comes in a computer and is for nerds, this is for everyone else. It's basically an iPod for your TV, media centre is not. Besides this interface is much cooler than Media Centre's in person, and I've seen both in action - thanks for playin'.
XBOX Media Centre can do this and only cost around $75.
simonsaunders2006 4 years ago
@simonsaunders2006 new apple tv lets you use your iphone as a remote, and watch videos from the said iphone. All kinds of badass
TwilightSucks999 1 year ago
is this apples answer to windows media center?
esters45 4 years ago
i love the menus and simplicity of apple products, they really know how to make easy to use products, i really want one!
gogoz 4 years ago
I'm not getting one, but you hit the nail on the head.
macflyfilm 4 years ago
can it be like a Tivo too..? because then that would be awsome...
sinthason 4 years ago
Windows Media Center has had this for such a long time, and it's way better than Apple TV.
quikboy2 5 years ago
Yeah just like microsoft ZUNE player respect stupid windows
ergothes 5 years ago
Well, I think that Media Center isn't so simple and easy to use as Apple TV. Look at the remote control, Apple Remote has 5 buttons. Media Center remote control - too many buttons. Menus are also so different between those two systems, Apple has clear and simple menus. But, Media Center is good, if u get used to it, it has some great and good looking features. I just like Apple more, I love simplicity.
pastori70 4 years ago
If you ask me and most people the Media Center UI is as easy as pie. I guess Apple TV is too. Not many people really care about the remote. Having more buttons, could also give faster access to commands. It really depends on where you buy your remote from. Media Center seems to have as much simplicity as Apple. I guess Apple TV is nice, but Media Center is something that MS can say they made first and did great with. Apple TV just seems to be subpar after all I've seen.
quikboy2 4 years ago
Media Centre comes in a computer and is for nerds, this is for everyone else. It's basically an iPod for your TV, media centre is not. Besides this interface is much cooler than Media Centre's in person, and I've seen both in action - thanks for playin'.
macflyfilm 4 years ago
It's a Sony Bravia XBR series
forcegoat 5 years ago
who makes the TV? excellent screen design
mitchellriggs 5 years ago
nice to see they took into consideration Plasma Burn In. with the alternating views
sixcents 5 years ago