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As much as I'd like to agree, it's not, as many devices - think smartphones and tablet - doesn't come with ethernet ports; neither do macs any more. I have som

by pmlnr 8y ago

As much as I'd like to agree, it's not, as many devices - think smartphones and tablet - doesn't come with ethernet ports; neither do macs any more. I have some of my home devices wired: tv, console, home server; but for laptops and smartphones, it gets tricky. It also wouldn't help getting rid of the neighbour's wifi, unless I get some sort of faraday-cage insulation.

agumonkey 8y ago
Could it be possible to have so NFC like inductive coupling for Gbit ETH ?
- pmlnr 8y ago
  No; not enough bandwidth.
  - agumonkey 8y ago
    not necessary actual NFC specs, but close range coils/antennas so phones wouldn't need a port, just a pad to be dropped on. although with usb-c 3 .. one port would be enough for all
HillaryBriss 8y ago
> neither do macs any more iMacs and iMac Pros still have ethernet ports: https://www.apple.com/imac/specs/ https://www.apple.com/imac/specs/ https://www.apple.com/imac-pro/specs/ https://www.apple.com/imac-pro/specs/ and, I don't know how well it works, but it's possible to run ethernet over USB-C into a MacBook: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJKF2ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to-gigabit-ethernet-adapter https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJKF2ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to...