The new cards are part of Lexar's "Armor" lineup, which already includes ruggedized portable SSDs and other gear designed to withstand harsh conditions. The two new stainless...
  • @usrtrv@lemmy.ml
    25•9 months ago

    Honestly not that stupid. I have seen SD cards break. And for certain applications, like professional photography, having a more physically reliable medium is a good thing.

    But I think cameras with dual SD cards for redundancy are more important.

  • @TheOubliette@lemmy.ml
    14•9 months ago

    I’m holding out for titanium do I can add it to my EDC loadout and totally dunk on that loser Travis at the office.

  • @OutsiderInside@lemmy.world
    7•9 months ago

    The only SD card that ever failed on me was a barely used Lexar I bought for my camera. And it was not because it bent or anything.

  • @bloodfart@lemmy.ml
    4•9 months ago

    I would like for this to be viable, but right now it just seems like it would tear up your slot.

    • @conciselyverbose@sh.itjust.works
      2•9 months ago

      How? Your slot is designed to fit them. A damaged card having abnormal dimensions is way more likely to harm your slot than the card that isn’t supposed to bend not bending.

      • @bloodfart@lemmy.ml
        2•9 months ago

        Most of the sd card receptacles I see are made pretty cheaply and that means harder, less pliable materials like steel will make them wear faster.