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I've often wondered why there aren't devices that have all network operations bundled into a removable module; that way you could get both people who want some
by JansjoFromIkea 1y ago
I've often wondered why there aren't devices that have all network operations bundled into a removable module; that way you could get both people who want some level of disconnect and those who want a more thorough level of disconnect.
- numpad0 1y agoI had one of these[1]. Worst part was that the push-push slot wasn't so secure and modem would crash silently. 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W-SIM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W-SIM
- robocat 1y agoThere are attempts at module based electronics. Google had “Project Ara" https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Ara https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Ara The HMD fusion budget smartphone has a pogo-pin port on the back for peripherals https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/03/hmd_fusion_review/ https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/03/hmd_fusion_review/ Not sure why they fail in the marketplace. Maybe look at other similar market failures like power tools with different interchangable heads? I suspect the sticker price of the individual modules scares consumers.
- culopatin 1y agoA hotspot?