It's all pretty simple really.
The number of people who want more hard disk space and aren't willing to use an external drive is small.
So small in fact that it isn't worth Apple's time to design a computer specifically catered to them.
The number of people who want more hard disk space and aren't willing to use an external drive is small.
So small in fact that it isn't worth Apple's time to design a computer specifically catered to them.
– People who want an easy to use computer
– People who want a relatively hassle-free experience (good built-in apps, little chance of malware, good support from the manufacturer)
– People who value build quality and aesthetics and who are willing to pay for that
1) Want a Mac
2) Want a desktop, not a laptop (surprisingly many)
3) Can't afford a Mac Pro and a Mac Mini is both scary (no screen? :O) and too small
is fairly large, methinks.
Also, an all-in-one desktop (a box you can plug into the wall that requires no other wires to act as a full machine - cf. laptops) is, from the experience I've had (anecdotal myself too, amongst friends and extended interaction) pretty commonly desirable. :/
Apple never appreciated it when other companies treated them in the same manner.
That's a horrible sentiment, and horrible advice. Not liking a feature, or a missing feature, doesn't mean a product isn't good or worthwhile. No product is perfect, and there is nothing wrong with wanting more.
If Apple took your sentiments to heart, we wouldn't have their current lineup of products, all improvements on older models that had problems or lacked features.