Completely silent No need for a media server software Plays most movie formats (including MKV) Will have Netflix soon Top notch interface with remote control 1080P upscaling with HDMI FTP server (with third party firmware) Allows me to play my 2TB of media on my HT system across my condo, allowing me (and my guests ) to sit on my couch instead of on a computer chair Allows me to watch BluRay video through my BluRay ROM drive in complete silence Shall I continue? Why do you think it is worthless?