This comment section needs edit button. Anyways the Micron sold off Lexar to Chinese firm Longsys in Aug 2017 so there was a disparity in terms of product portfolio on either side of that ownership change.
Indeed also at the prices for individual reader and comparing to competition(Prograde, Angelbird, Sony, etc) pricing is not outrageous. Though one nitpick - for CFexpress reader I would have liked to see it being a dual slot solution(either same or mixed).
True, dual slot CF can be pretty useful, I've found myself having to copy data between cards a handful of times using one reader which is a waste of time.
I'm sure WD would LOVE for people to simply buy two of them, though XD
Some do. They are few and far between, but I insist on at least one external drive bay on any system I build. I'm willing to compromise other features to get it, and I haven't failed yet.
The market share with users on 5.25'' bays is too small not to mention the internal interface it will need (SATA is too slow). I guess they could use U.2 but again, the market there is too small. Best to use an interface that will work with everyone, including laptop and Mac users which has quite a decent chunk of market share for content creators. Besides, placing these units on top of the desk makes it easier to access unlike a fixed rigid location of a tower case.
Yes there are computer enthusiasts but its like less than 5% of the personal computer market.
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Chaitanya - Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - link
Those readers are interesting..Chaitanya - Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - link
This comment section needs edit button. Anyways the Micron sold off Lexar to Chinese firm Longsys in Aug 2017 so there was a disparity in terms of product portfolio on either side of that ownership change.Mday - Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - link
And some of the former Lexar employees founded ProGrade shortly after that.Samus - Thursday, May 27, 2021 - link
Borderline orgasmic if you ask me.Chaitanya - Thursday, May 27, 2021 - link
Indeed also at the prices for individual reader and comparing to competition(Prograde, Angelbird, Sony, etc) pricing is not outrageous. Though one nitpick - for CFexpress reader I would have liked to see it being a dual slot solution(either same or mixed).Samus - Friday, May 28, 2021 - link
True, dual slot CF can be pretty useful, I've found myself having to copy data between cards a handful of times using one reader which is a waste of time.I'm sure WD would LOVE for people to simply buy two of them, though XD
Kamen Rider Blade - Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - link
Maybe if they made those Readers in 3½" or 5¼" bay formats, I'd be more interestedTheinsanegamerN - Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - link
Modern cases dont come with those bays anymore, because everyone would rather have 15 dongles on their desk.Kamen Rider Blade - Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - link
We need to reverse that trend.Dongle Life is too goofy and silly IMO.
Chaitanya - Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - link
Not all modern cases lack drive bays, CM and Fractal still are making cases with 5.25" drive bays.Lord of the Bored - Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - link
Some do. They are few and far between, but I insist on at least one external drive bay on any system I build. I'm willing to compromise other features to get it, and I haven't failed yet.Kamen Rider Blade - Thursday, May 27, 2021 - link
We need Case companies to go back to 3½" or 5¼" bay formats.There are already Reservoir and Pump fitments for 5¼" Drive bays in existence/manufacturing.
And not having to make "Custom Mounts" for everything will save alot of people frustration in terms of setup.
Kilika - Thursday, June 3, 2021 - link
The market share with users on 5.25'' bays is too small not to mention the internal interface it will need (SATA is too slow). I guess they could use U.2 but again, the market there is too small. Best to use an interface that will work with everyone, including laptop and Mac users which has quite a decent chunk of market share for content creators. Besides, placing these units on top of the desk makes it easier to access unlike a fixed rigid location of a tower case.Yes there are computer enthusiasts but its like less than 5% of the personal computer market.