"A mouse is better at a computer interface than a remote but most people don't want a computer interface when dealing with a media center"
But a computer in your living room necessarily is a computer interface. So what's the problem. And I don't care what "most people" think or want. Most people are idiots.
"If you're watching a show and you decide to fast forward, how do you do that with a mouse?"
God, can't you read?! I specifically addressed that. You use the scroll bar feature on the bottom of Media Player Classic.
"Also with a mouse you need some sort of surface."
The arm of the chair. Next to me on the couch. My leg. On the floor. We keep two blu-tooth mice around like remotes.
"Most consumers use remotes because it's rather simplified."
I've already explained how using a mouse is more simple. I can double click an icon on my "desktop" it opens and I have access to hundreds of movies. I then use the scroll wheel to find the one I want, double click it, and I'm watching. I can quickly skip through using the scroll bar on the button and not have to waste time fast forwarding or rewinding.
So I can access hundreds of movies or shows in under ten seconds. How fast could you do that with a remote?
"A mouse while workable isn't what they want."
Once again, I don't care what they want, but at least you agree that it's "workable."