It is a one-stop multimedia center, which it is hoped, will become the hub for a family's work and entertainment requirements.

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The designs free up space in center consoles for storage space and controllers that operate multimedia systems.

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Apple could easily sell a ton of media center Macs if it wanted to, especially given how popular its multimedia apps like iPhoto and iTunes are.

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