Does MacMini still work as a media computer or HTPC?

I was wanting to buy a second ATV2 but have always wanted the extra functionality of a MacMini. Principally, I'd like to be able to record TV.
I've just dscovered that Frontrow has gone in Lion and iTunes 10.4.
Does this mean I can no longer think of using a MacMini instead of an ATV2? I've tried controlling iTunes from my iPad / iPhone and although it controls OK it's very much a standard itunes interface on the screen.
Thanks

Sahara C wrote:
I was wanting to buy a second ATV2 but have always wanted the extra functionality of a MacMini. Principally, I'd like to be able to record TV.
I've just dscovered that Frontrow has gone in Lion and iTunes 10.4.
Does this mean I can no longer think of using a MacMini instead of an ATV2? I've tried controlling iTunes from my iPad / iPhone and although it controls OK it's very much a standard itunes interface on the screen.
There is an unofficialy way to get Frontrow working under Lion but it is currently not compatible with iTunes 10.4 (only older versions). Most people have given up on Frontrow due to Apple having neglected it for years. The two main replacements people look at are either Plex or XBMC (both for Mac).
While it is not perfect Microsoft Media Center is almost the only example of a Microsoft software product that -
Microsoft has developed themselves,
and is the best in class

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