Why didn't Apple combine all three ?

[dwl017]

Am I the only one wondering about this ?

Time Capsule base model $299
Apple TV base model $229
Mac Mini base model $599
Total= $1127 before taxes and shipping if you buy online.

Why didn't Apple just combine all three into one machine ?

 

[clevin]

because that would remove apple almost completely from<$1000 computer market.

 

[adrianblaine]

In a way, the Mac Mini can operate as a combination of all three already, it's just limited in some ways and better in others. If they gave the Mini a bigger hard drive and updated Front Row software (basically the TV software), it would essentially be the true combination.

 

[72930]

One thing they should have done IMO is give an option for Time Capsule to have a superdrive built in for use as a remote disk...

 

[ErikAndre]

One thing they should have done IMO is give an option for Time Capsule to have a superdrive built in for use as a remote disk...

... but it would be one heck of a machine if the MacMini had it all.

 

[bacaramac]

Yes, if they would update the mac mini with better outputs and the ATV interface I would drop the ATV and just buy another Mac Mini.