[Plan_B]

The key difference is that is was established that having  D/F attributes is what allows you to create a basic persona ... cyberjacks, commlinks, and RCC's all have them do any of the 3 can create a persona and interact with the matrix and not just access it.

I think I understand what Banshee’s saying but please correct me if I’m wrong. The cyberjack does allow for Matrix access on its own, allowing for the use of legal Matrix actions but it lacks the additional functions of a commlink, such as trid playback, music playback, a camera, and so on. It can be used by itself to create a persona and to defend a collection of other devices. This is something both a commlink and a cyberjack can do but a cyberjack does the defense better. Additionally, the commlink has one other feature that a cyberjack lacks, the ability to load programs (maybe only legal ones).

This is where the cyberdeck comes in. When paired with either device, you are now capable of performing illegal Matrix actions. The cyberdeck is also capable of added functions, most notably creating AROs for hacking or displaying data, entering VR mode (or, at least opening up hot sim), and storing and running far more programs (including illegal ones) than a commlink.

Functionality then looks something like this:

Commlink - all the normal, everyday legal uses of the Matrix as well as being a media recording and playback device, run (legal?) programs, access cold sim VR with DNI or trodes, creates a persona

Cyberjack - perceive the Matrix in AR and probably cold sim VR, perform legal Matrix actions, perform Matrix Edge actions, also functions as a datajack, creates a persona

Cyberdeck - perform illegal Matrix actions, display AROs, store and run a greater number of programs (including illegal ones), access hot and cold sim VR, perform other commlink functions such as media recording and playback, does not create a persona

[Plan_B]

As for Rigger stuff:

VCR - allows for “jumping in” to a vehicle or drone equipped with a control rig and provides bonuses while directly controlling it

RCC - allows for remote control of vehicles and drones equipped with a control rig, provides Matrix defense attributes, can perform legal Matrix functions such as display AROs to a receiving device and maybe allow for cold sim VR, can store, run, and share out Rigger programs to slaved vehicles and drones, disagreement exists within CGL over whether or not an RCC + cyberdeck can hack the Matrix.

I think this about covers the spread.

[Finstersang]

I have mentioned this elsewhere too, but just give some insight the original intent was to NOT swap attributes across devices .. this meant the only way to have a Attack or Sleaze rating was to have a deck, then combine that with either a cyberjack or a commlink to get a full persona. But that changed in the editorial phase.

Thanks for the responses, Banshee. Looking forward to the official clarification in the errata.

That being said. Boi, it´s absolutely phenomenal how much the "editors" dropped the ball in the whole edition. Or maybe they cut these crucial parts out so that the qualitiy of the Matrix section doesn´t overshadow the rest of the book too much?