I believe this is too expensive to be successful and it is targeting a poorly defined market. I think they are going tor the novice computer user with this product, but I don't think this is realistic.

I think that this type of product still requires too much technical sophistication. Much more computer knowledge is required of the user than with a portable MP3 player because a home network with file sharing and associated hardware is required.

I think that this product could only be adopted in large numbers by geeks, and most geeks will prefer the slim devices offerings for a variety of reasons.

I think that home media servers are still mostly in the bleeding edge of the adoption cycle. Extremely well integrated products like Tivo are changing this.

This product is no Tivo. Much more computer knowledge and setup is required.

Just my $.02.

Jim