[scarface_74]

I have mixed feelings about the need for a cellular modem. I can already easily tether to either my iPhone or iPad without paying for a separate line.

Also as an x86 based anything, the battery life is already going to be poor and the fan is going to make noise. Using the modem is going to make it worse.

And it’s only LTE in 2023?

But on the other hand, I do always buy the cellular version of iPads even though I could just as easily tether those to my phone.

[formerly_proven]

> Also as an x86 based anything, the battery life is already going to be poor and the fan is going to make noise.

You can compare it to Apple laptops quite easily e.g.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/index.php?id=127065&specs[]=34...