Apple needs to get its head out of its ass and stop playing this game of restricting basic functionality because it could, in some theoretical realm, compromise another income source. I'm pretty sure this is what apple is doing here, there is no other excuse that makes sense. The products are good, but not that good.
I need an HTPC that will work with my harmony remote and do what the WDTV can't (4k, HDR, be faster). I have yet to find such a device. Anything requiring a login or registration to work is a no go. I immediately returned my otherwise promising Zappiti when it asked for a login. Same with the nVidia shield TV. Good lord, what has happened to my beloved tech industry