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The Nifty MiniDrive - SD slot hack for the Macbook

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Re: The Nifty MiniDrive - SD slot hack for the Macbook

#3

Post by pacomerh »

feverishaaron wrote: post #2

Why would you use something like this, and not just a SD card?

"Unlike an SD card which sticks out about 1cm from the body of the computer, the MiniDrive sits flush against the body of the MacBook, becoming a semi-permanent feature of the computer."

Re: The Nifty MiniDrive - SD slot hack for the Macbook

#5

Post by rolmos »

pacomerh wrote: post #3
feverishaaron wrote: post #2

Why would you use something like this, and not just a SD card?

"Unlike an SD card which sticks out about 1cm from the body of the computer, the MiniDrive sits flush against the body of the MacBook, becoming a semi-permanent feature of the computer."

So, it's a microSD card adapter that's a bit smaller that normal. That 35$ price is ridiculous.

Re: The Nifty MiniDrive - SD slot hack for the Macbook

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Post by icefox »

rolmos wrote: post #5
pacomerh wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"Unlike an SD card which sticks out about 1cm from the body of the computer, the MiniDrive sits flush against the body of the MacBook, becoming a semi-permanent feature of the computer."

So, it's a microSD card adapter that's a bit smaller that normal. That 35$ price is ridiculous.

So you can get that same feature (smaller size) for cheaper elsewhere? If so than it is ridiculous, but if not than it is only overpriced if people are not willing to pay for it. As with all startups, to get customers start by solving an actual problem (I use the SD slot all the time, but hate having it stick out)

Re: The Nifty MiniDrive - SD slot hack for the Macbook

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Post by podperson »

Setting aside the price, requiring a tool to remove it is a design fail. What I'd like is for it to have a removal prong that tilts out when pressed on one side (perhaps with a pen). I guarantee that I'd lose the butt ugly gizmo.

So it's ugly I'm going to lose the thingy. Oh and it's $35.

Re: The Nifty MiniDrive - SD slot hack for the Macbook

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Post by robomartin »

OK, so it's an adapter that's designed to be flush wit the case. I get it. For some this could be of value.

From a design standpoint, I would have been far more impressed had they taken the time to engineer a removal approach that does not require a special tool. The first thing it's going to happen is that you'll be on a trip or out of the office without the "key". There are tons of ways to make tool-less removal possible. This device is very simple as it has no real circuitry inside. It's an exercise in mechanical design, and they chose to not go the extra step and give it tool-less removal.

Re: The Nifty MiniDrive - SD slot hack for the Macbook

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Post by polshaw »

rolmos wrote: post #5
pacomerh wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"Unlike an SD card which sticks out about 1cm from the body of the computer, the MiniDrive sits flush against the body of the MacBook, becoming a semi-permanent feature of the computer."

So, it's a microSD card adapter that's a bit smaller that normal. That 35$ price is ridiculous.

I completely agree, but people lapped it up when it was on kickstarter. Know your market, I guess.
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