I assume for the same reason some people like integrated WWAN modems, it's annoying to have a device dangling off the side

Charging is a lossy process. Charging a battery, then using it to charge another battery isn't as efficient.

Plus, depending on how/where it's used, having to wait for it to recharge while connected to a power bank might be a non-starter. You also don't necessarily want to recharge while transporting in a bag either because of heat concerns.

> why not just carry a large battery-bank

Not being allowed to use those on an airplane could be one reason.

You can use a power bank up to 100Wh on a plane, which can be enough for a laptop

I specifically mentioned under 100Wh because that's the limit for planes.

> why not just carry a large battery-bank

And a mouse, because non apple laptops are hard to use with just the trackpad.

And the huge power adapter for the "gaming" laptop.

... sadly, it means I'll have to stick to Apple hardware for longer. As much as I think Cook is an idiot who's trying to dumb their products down to the point they're not even usable for power users, let alone developers.

> And a mouse, because non apple laptops are hard to use with just the trackpad.

Have you ever used a Framework's trackpad? It's very good.

> And the huge power adapter for the "gaming" laptop.

First of all, Framework laptops are not gaming laptops. Second of all, Framework ships smaller power adapters than Apple because they invested in Gallium Nitride chargers which are significantly more compact than other options.

Personally, I wouldn't even carry around a power bank, I just mentioned it because the person I was talking to said they wanted to carry around a hot-swappable battery, and I thought a power bank was a better option.

> Have you ever used a Framework's trackpad? It's very good.

The hardware is the same in most quality laptops including Apple. It's something they do in the software that makes it far less annoying to go trackpad only on Mac OS.

> And the huge power adapter for the "gaming" laptop.

Not if you get a properly standard-compliant laptop that uses USB PD for charging (like Framework)

I've actually bought a gaming laptop for someone this year. Asus. It comes with a brick proprietary charger that delivers the full power it can use and also with an USB PD that can't fully power it. Guess it works if not gaming, or gaming at reduced fps.

You know this isn't a thread about Asus, right?

Seems to be about the need for large accessories that double the volume and weight of a laptop.