[asdtgy]

"let's make everything a dongle"... that is to be expected from Apple ... or being completely unavailable... and stick to proprietary ports...

[robotresearcher]

"let's not make everyone carry around the cost and size of the ports they won't use."

[icebraining]

I suppose that's why Apple devices are so much cheaper than the competitors.

[robotresearcher]

Yep, you can find cheaper products with more ports. Go buy one and be happy. This one is the mindshare, design and profit leader, which is why we're talking about it.

[WorldWideWayne]

Most people are comparing it to a much more capable product.

[asdtgy]

USB should always be available ... for emergencies and other purposes