@jarrod I honestly get it: They could either cater to those who want it in the back (more permanent use) or to those who want it in the front (probably more for those who just want to stick in a pair of headphones from time to time — less permanent stuff). Not to both.

I dont know the numbers in each group: But there is more room for ports in the front, and, as you say, there’s lots of solutions for the back. Even this little bugger!

So I guess I don’t find it strange. But I get that some would prefer it be otherwise. 🙂