So the new apple tv is $150 and $200 depending on storage and has the same cpu as the iphone 6, 2gb of ram, and 32gb or 64gb storage.
What is stopping Apple for pushing this as a low end desktop / htpc for casual use. Why can't you make this into an internet browsing machine, and use Office365, etc. Especially now that you can do internet browsing with official ad blocking without any form of hacks or such.
It is more than fast enough, and while most apps are touchscreen based in iOS in theory with the new remotes, keyboards, and trackpads sold seperately these would be much better computers than what you can get for <$300 new (aka atom junk, you can find a small amount of U series at 1.4 or 1.5 ghz with no hyperthreading)
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Such a computer will kill half of the remaining small pc sells in dekstop form factor. Plus it would allow Apple to easily push their more expensive tv device, combine with high end features like voice commands, and then make the money not on the devices but selling the media content and subscriptions.
Gain enough install base and then you have more leverage with making deals with companies to bypass cable and you being your own market.
(Please understand I am not saying this will be the next growth market for apple that will revolutionize the company but just a serious market they can tap into.)