[_RPM]

I agree with your statements about Windows 10. In my case, I don't use my Windows laptop for day to day anymore. It also told me that Windows 10 is not optional and it will happen next week and there is nothing I can do about it. It sits connected to my TV via HDMI cable only to stream DRM related content such ad HBO Go, Netflix, etc.

At least once a week, it takes about 30 minutes to apply updates. Where my computer would restart several times.

[cookiecaper]

Fortunately that use case is quite well covered by alternative solutions, like Roku, Chromecast, Fire, or a homebrew HTPC running something like Kodi or Plex. The Raspberry Pi is a popular host device for that.

[5ilv3r]

"DRM related content such ad HBO Go, Netflix, etc." None of those will be supported on a device for as long as they will be supported on a PC. Not that I'm a PC fan, but the general purpose operating system idea really shines here.

[cookiecaper]

I disagree. Only a homebrew HTPC is at risk of losing those things. Any of the commercial streaming boxes/sticks from a reasonably reputable company should have support for DRM-protected content for the indefinite future. After several years a specific version of the hardware may stop receiving updates, but that's not a big deal when the original device cost $35 (assuming that you can pick up a similarly-priced replacement in the future).