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"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.
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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.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1342319572/the-nifty-min...
"An easy to use device that allows anyone to quickly and simply increase the available memory in their MacBook computer."
"NOTE: A couple of people have pointed out to us that we have mixed our terms a little. To clarify; when we refer to the MiniDrive increasing the "memory" of your computer, we mean the storage space, not RAM. Sorry for any confusion that this might have caused!"
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There are also usb drives that fit inside the usb port and does not need a special tool to remove, though I cant find it on amazon anymore.
[1]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lexar-32GB-Echo-Backup-Drive/dp/B004...
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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)
There's a $12 version on Kickstarter now: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/443556734/pio-microsd-ad...
Adafruit will also offer a similar one soon: http://www.adafruit.com/products/966
That's some impressive marketing for a MicroSD to SD adapter, something that comes for free with almost every MicroSD card.
You pay $35 to remove a mild annoyance. It is definitely not for everyone. Neither are macs
Ridiculous apple fanboys and total ignorance
This would be really neat if the sd slot on my macbook even worked. Has anyone else had this problem?
Blow in it like an old Atari or Sega.
Trust me.
This is pretty cool I currently use a lexar 32Gb usb dongle[1] though it does protude from the macbook air. There are also usb drives that fit inside the usb port and does not need a special tool to remove, though I cant find it on amazon anymore. [1] http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lexar-32GB-Echo-Backup-Drive/dp/B004...
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You pay $35 to remove a mild annoyance. It is definitely not for everyone. Neither are macs
This post summarizes what I personnaly find wrong about Hacker News. Ridiculous apple fanboys and total ignorance
Grow up.