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> ideally, a cellular modem Does this make sense, these days? My phone's connection is a click away, in my Mac's WiFi menu. What does an integrated modem solve

• termau 4y ago
  You can take the cellular modem in my X1 out of my cold dead hands and not a moment before. Open laptop, connected - no matter where you are in the world.
  • nomel 4y ago
    > Open laptop, connected - no matter where you are in the world. This is how I have mine set up, when I travel. Open lid, and it automatically connects to my phone. Maybe my use case is different, since I always have my phone with me. I suppose one technical advantage would be the possibility of a better antenna, within the screen.
    • termau 4y ago
      the more obvious advantage is better battery life on my phone having its own on my laptop