So Apple introduces a new iMac with a snappy remote and "Front Row" software (great name) to navigate all your "media," a new version of iTunes in which they are selling video, as well as a video iPod that can play your purchased video. The iMac even has S-Video out.

Very cool stuff.

But one thing has me baffled.

Why would Apple run right up to the door, only to stop? Why is there no video in? A cable TV tuner and some DVR software are the only things missing. With those present, this would be a fantastic media center.

This leaves me thinking one of three things: 1) all those people at Apple are idiots, or 2) TV is so 90's, or 3) a separate TV-like device that will integrate via 802.11g is in the works.