Sure, but integrating cords into manufacturing is a huge pain in the ass and usually done by hand. Honestly I'd rather see something kind of like this[1], where the body was totally flush with the computer (or as close to as possible) and the reader was facing outwards instead of up. That wouldn't fit in the pocket for shit though.
[1]: https://cdn10.bigcommerce.com/s-u7jmw/products/93/images/840...