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Apple exploring all-in-one MagSafe power and data connector

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What's wrong with wireless data transmission? I like the idea, but I disagree with this Apple Insider's statement:
Apple's application notes that there are two major needs the portable computers must satisfy if the notebook is to serve as a proper desktop replacement. The first is the need for a power source, since modern batteries often cannot get through an entire workday, while the second is the ability to transfer data over a physical connection.

My desktops use wireless, my parent's desktops use wireless, etc.
 
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I can't say that I see the appeal; it seems to transform a laptop docking station into a box to plug your peripherals into?
 
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I see this being put into the cinema displays to be used as a sort of docking station for the portable lines. I think this would be an awesome idea as I carry my MBP to work every day and hook up all these cables but the cost of apples cinemas is also discouraging.
 

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