[relix]

I see a lot of uninformed and unwarranted (apple-)hate in this thread.

The removal tool, is a reference to how Apple includes the "SIM removal" tool with iPhones, which is just a paperclip. To me, it's obvious that you can just use a normal paperclip to remove this as well. This is also demonstrated in the video on kickstarter, which admittedly you need to search for. It's made as a semi-permanent piece, so the fact it's hard to remove doesn't matter here.

It's not "just an SD card adapter". It's something that fits flush with the design, so you can leave it in and it doesn't impact the visual appearance. If you don't care about this, that's fine, it's not for you. I could easily see myself buying this, however.

[ghshephard]

To all those who hate it, I'm wondering if they could recommend an alternative flash SD card adapter at a lower price.

[Evbn]

As soon as this product launches, of it sells well, the mold factory that produces the product, or one of its neighbors, will sell a clone for $5.

[taligent]

And also importantly for most Apple users something that fits in with the design.

[ghshephard]

Well - for this apple user, I'd take any flush adapter.

[heretohelp]

Regarding the removal tool: My macbook air doesn't go anywhere without being inside of its case. Its case has a slip pocket where I can put a removal tool / PAPERCLIP like this.

I will probably get one to expand my SSD storage.