Re: What's the actual *advantage* of not having an sd slot?

The fact is the removal of essential, industry-standard features like the
3.5 mm auxiliary jack and SD card slot from modern devices is often
justified by manufacturers as a step towards innovation or improved design.

However, an intelligent examination reveals a far more cynical motive.

The deliberate creation of new revenue streams and increased dependency on
proprietary ecosystems, always at the expense of user functionality and
convenience.

Removing basic industry-standard hardware functionality isn't about adding
capability; it's about removing choice and monetizing basic features.
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Functionality, in this context refers to inherent, direct, and unencumbered
capabilities, not workarounds or replacements that add cost/complexity.