Or Best Buy or Walmart want to differentiate commoditized products to consumers who can't tell the difference between two big black screens that look the same.
It's more about feature checklist pissing contests than any real benefit to the average consumer.
I disagree. A powerful smart TV is more practical for the average consumer than a more sophisticated system.
A big problem for entertainment lovers is that there are too many things to control, thus creating the all-in-one market. On the other hand, power users will insist on highly functional subcomponents that each bring a specific and glorious benefit.
And there you have it, all-in-one vs. subcomponents. Which does the average consumer belong?
It's more about feature checklist pissing contests than any real benefit to the average consumer.