Who usually keeps an SD card in the slot?

[iEric]

I just bought a MBA with a 256gb but thought I may need more storage looking at how much I use now -- and found this...

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=60878&vpn=LSD128CRBNA133&manufacture=Lexar Media

They don't have any stock now, which sucks, but I think it would be a good addition...if people have the money. It is a luxury, after all....

 

[sloan47]

I don't think SD is worth the cost... especially for the performance you get. If I need the additional space, I can just keep an external HD with me or mount to my fileserver while at home.

 

[nuckinfutz]

I just bought a MBA with a 256gb but thought I may need more storage looking at how much I use now -- and found this...

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=60878&vpn=LSD128CRBNA133&manufacture=Lexar Media

They don't have any stock now, which sucks, but I think it would be a good addition...if people have the money. It is a luxury, after all....

I'm thinking about just getting a 32GB or so and keeping my music on it.

 

[Openbook]

dang thats a hefty card there! I used a sd card to transfer a few files today, the card sticks out quite far IMO, I can't see keeping a card in there full time unless I was just using my MBA in a single place.

 

[Azathoth]

dang thats a hefty card there! I used a sd card to transfer a few files today, the card sticks out quite far IMO, I can't see keeping a card in there full time unless I was just using my MBA in a single place.

Same here - sticks out too much on the MBP.

But here us an idea for an enterprising individual - use a microSD card with a modified microSD to SD card adapter that has been modified to only have a few mm stick out, enough to grab with your nails.

AFAIK the microSD adapters are only mechanical adapters.

 

[ZipZap]

Yeah, why apple did not use a flush mount slot is beyond me.

 

[DeusInvictus7]

Yeah, why apple did not use a flush mount slot is beyond me.

Most likely because a spring loaded slot would make the components thicker and more moving parts. It's really the only logical explanation.

 

[3460169]

There's an SD card slot??

Oh ya, look at that. Wonder if the wifey will let me use that to justify buying a newer DSLR. My current cam uses CF cards!

Can't see using that slot for much other than photography purposes. USB sticks are much more portable (read: platform independent) for everyday flash storage. Unless of course every machine I use has an SD card slot... or I carry around a card reader (which I do.. for those CF cards...) in which case the MBA SD card slot is just a lint magnet.

 

[Macman45]

I Wouldn't Leave

A card in the slot personally.....You are supposed to eject them after all. Nor would I want to rely on one for backup or storage. Mind you, space is one thing I'm not short on....With 1TB in the iMac, a 1TB in a caddy connected to the iMac, and 8TB of network storage, I'm not going to run out of storage space any time soon.

My HD Video camera uses 2 x 128 cards which auto switch during shooting, they are AHCD so wouldn't even consider taking them out of the camera unless I was going to upgrade.

I think a cheap external drive is a better bet if you are low on space. You could go down the esata route if you want the extra speed. My caddy excepts 2.5, 3.5, and esata drives so I can swap out if I want to.