You can use it without a processor as a stand alone device, you should play around with it to get a feel for it before you program.

It is a very cool piece that is very addicting. Once you pick up the keyboard it's hard to put it down. Blurays load very fast and look incredible, it will play any type of video on the internet, and you can use any type of server/hard drive to expand the memory. Crestron is working on increasing the abilities of the unit to include Netflix as well as control over sat/cable boxes. And, this is a stand alone device or part of a Crestron system, so it is very flexible.