They are often packed with gorgeous architecture, delicious food, fabulous art institutions, endless shopping and unparalleled entertainment and nightlife.
It seems obvious that at some point the home is going to need a standalone server big enough to store and manage the endless gobs of data that will make up our entertainment universe in the coming years.
The computer as digital home entertainment hub is the tech world's endless come-on, but it has always seemed the kind of idea that only a crash-tolerant geek could embrace.
What's more, nearly 20% of homes are equipped with DVRs, which allow endless reruns for viewers, and Netflix and Apple 's iTunes serve as supermarkets of entertainment.