In truth, though, the concept hasn't been as quick to catch on as many technology companies hoped. It seems the concept of using a PC or computer as the central hub of a home entertainment network proved a bit much to handle for many consumers, for whom a television, a sound system and a computer were different devices and never the twain should meet. Nevertheless, there were always going to be tech-savvy users who were quick to see the benefits, and the signs are that at last the message is spreading beyond the confirmed technophiles.

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