On: Apple exploring all-in-one MagSafe power and data connector

[silvestrov]

It only provides 25.5W and the MBP power supply is 85W.

And it is not optical and it cannot drive a display. I think this patent is to combine power and Intel's Light Peak.

[cosmicray → silvestrov]

It would solve the problem of people using an MBA, complaining about the lack of ports.