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Fuzb0

Nov 16, 2025 6:19 PM

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The X8 was a standard m.2 when shucked but this one is storage soldered onto a PCB with a usb c connection. It is not the tiny m.2 they could have used.

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drl136us

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drl136usNov 18, 2025 3:56 AM

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Quote from Fuzb0

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The X8 was a standard m.2 when shucked but this one is storage soldered onto a PCB with a usb c connection. It is not the tiny m.2 they could have used.

Cost-cutting measure. It's the same annoying reason WD makes portable disk drive with USB connectors directly instead of using a SATA-to-USB bridge. It's less parts to make/buy/assemble. Great for them, but annoying as hell for all us shuckers. V_V

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TealHerring335Nov 23, 2025 6:44 AM

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Looks like highest price since August in the price tracker?

[Prime] $199.99: 4TB Crucial X9 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Portable External Solid State Drive at Amazon

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