[temp2022account]

> Ethernet, maybe, but it's a stretch

Same delta as the engineers who insist smartcard on laptops is optional; yes it _is_, but only for a subset of cheaper customers.

[wtallis]

No matter how far up the price range you go, smart card slots in a laptop remains a very niche feature. Especially since many smart card capabilities are easily handled by USB dongles like Yubikeys.