And even if they had it wouldn't matter, could still be hugely successful on kickstater. I saw something the other day that had 800% funding for a product that was only minisculey different to the 10s of other versions that are already on the market. And that tiny difference makes no difference to how it actually functions.
Looks neat. Still I wish they would demo it in the hands of a skilled artist and showcase art that isn't just doodles in neon colors. They're obviously appealing to people with this as more of a fun toy, which is probably is grabbing them the wide audience to kick ass on Kickstarter, but I'm definitely curious about whether or not it could be a serious art tool.
And even if they had it wouldn't matter, could still be hugely successful on kickstater. I saw something the other day that had 800% funding for a product that was only minisculey different to the 10s of other versions that are already on the market. And that tiny difference makes no difference to how it actually functions.
It's pretty obvious the guy got offloaded with a bulk of microSD adapters from a supplier somewhere in China or something and wanted to flog them on. He clearly didn't even know what they were or anything about hardware:
An easy to use device that allows anyone to quickly and simply increase the available memory in their MacBook computer.
No to mention they're hilariously defective for what he sold them as (they have to be removed from your device with a fucking paperclip, FFS)
The guy got 1/3rd of a million for it. People are morons - or rather ~10,000 people are morons.
I could really see this catching on with the scrapbooking/crafting crowd, judging by the gadgets my girlfriend and her friends seem to be drawn to.
@ambershee - "Hilariously defective" seems a little harsh - it's meant to sit flush in the MacBook Air, similar to the sim card in an iPhone (which, incidentally, I remove with a paperclip quite often...) Not saying it's a groundbreaking invention, but it's hardly a scam.
Simcards are a little different, as they are generally not frequently removed. SD cards are removed all the time in order to transfer data where-ever. The reason why standardised SD cards do not sit flush with the Macbook case is simply because the drive is not spring loaded and you'd otherwise have to pry it out with an object like a bent paperclip.
Also, they are hilariously defective. Read the comments - the design of the adapter means that the SD card doesn't seat properly and as a result can only be read and not written to. It ironically apparently also doesn't sit flush with the case after all.
More to the point, the guy claimed it increased the memory capacity of the Macbook, which is complete bullshit. That is absolutely NOT what this thing does.
@ambershee - To be fair, there is a note regarding their poor use of terminology regarding memory vs storage. I hadn't read as far as the comments though, so if it's true regarding the read/write problems, then yes, it is defective. Your initial comments seemed to be referring specifically to the paperclip removal.
Personally, I saw the product as a semi-permanent way of increasing the hard drive space of the MacBook Air without having to open it up, specifically for those who wouldn't often use the SD slot for anything else.
They'll most likely be another one in a few months.
That probably isn't the model to get either for clean prints either. While that version looks cool, that design is probably not as accurate as something like a Makerbot or one of the newer Reprap models. I remeber seeing people making this design about a year ago, think they called it a Rostock.
If you have any tech know-how there is a guy selling kits for his version of the Reprap Mendel called the Mendel90 for about $800, includes everything though since he's from England you will need to get a different PSU then what's in the kit I think. And the design helps improve print quality since it's so sturdy.
I remember there was an Indiegogo thing for a liquid resin based 3d printer that was supposed to produce really fine quality prints, but it never made it's goal.
Amazing invention! This is the kind of 3D printing where you can show off your true craftsmanship. Anyway, I wonder what type of plastic filament you can use for this. Does it support any of these types of filaments? http://www.3d2print.net/shop/filament/. Id like to try the Nylon filament here.
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But besides that, whats up with that horrible 10k reward, a mailing list and you get to spend the day with the team all at your expense?!
It's hardly reductionist, that's what it is.
And even if they had it wouldn't matter, could still be hugely successful on kickstater. I saw something the other day that had 800% funding for a product that was only minisculey different to the 10s of other versions that are already on the market. And that tiny difference makes no difference to how it actually functions.
And that crate looks a-ma-ma-maaaZing!
I didn't think so...
They'll most likely be another one in a few months.
Absolute garbage and borderline scams get funded on Kickstarter - just look at this one:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1342319572/the-nifty-minidrive
It's pretty obvious the guy got offloaded with a bulk of microSD adapters from a supplier somewhere in China or something and wanted to flog them on. He clearly didn't even know what they were or anything about hardware:
No to mention they're hilariously defective for what he sold them as (they have to be removed from your device with a fucking paperclip, FFS)
The guy got 1/3rd of a million for it. People are morons - or rather ~10,000 people are morons.
@ambershee - "Hilariously defective" seems a little harsh - it's meant to sit flush in the MacBook Air, similar to the sim card in an iPhone (which, incidentally, I remove with a paperclip quite often...) Not saying it's a groundbreaking invention, but it's hardly a scam.
Simcards are a little different, as they are generally not frequently removed. SD cards are removed all the time in order to transfer data where-ever. The reason why standardised SD cards do not sit flush with the Macbook case is simply because the drive is not spring loaded and you'd otherwise have to pry it out with an object like a bent paperclip.
Also, they are hilariously defective. Read the comments - the design of the adapter means that the SD card doesn't seat properly and as a result can only be read and not written to. It ironically apparently also doesn't sit flush with the case after all.
More to the point, the guy claimed it increased the memory capacity of the Macbook, which is complete bullshit. That is absolutely NOT what this thing does.
edit, skillmister, just out of curiosity, what did you use to create the gif?
(Though I probably could have used it in my dark and distant WH40k/Necromunda figurine times)
Personally, I saw the product as a semi-permanent way of increasing the hard drive space of the MacBook Air without having to open it up, specifically for those who wouldn't often use the SD slot for anything else.
I'd assume there wouldn't really be any, since nothing is burning.
That probably isn't the model to get either for clean prints either. While that version looks cool, that design is probably not as accurate as something like a Makerbot or one of the newer Reprap models. I remeber seeing people making this design about a year ago, think they called it a Rostock.
http://reprap.org/wiki/Rostock
If you have any tech know-how there is a guy selling kits for his version of the Reprap Mendel called the Mendel90 for about $800, includes everything though since he's from England you will need to get a different PSU then what's in the kit I think. And the design helps improve print quality since it's so sturdy.
I remember there was an Indiegogo thing for a liquid resin based 3d printer that was supposed to produce really fine quality prints, but it never made it's goal.