[nicoburns]

> There's no need for the device's local storage when you're already syncing important documents to the cloud anyway

Syncing to the cloud is a pain, requires an internet connection, etc. If I could just carry everything around on a personal device and leave the cloud as backup only I would love that.

[ianburrell]

It is possible to sync documents over the local network. Both Apple and Google have ways to connect devices without the Internet.

The fact that they haven’t done is good argument that it isn’t wanted. Partly cause the subset of people who work on planes and don’t pay for Internet is pretty small.

[scarface_74]

And you’re in a minority. It’s 2023. At least two of the major airlines have free wifi. Delta being one and i don’t know the other.