I'm currently keeping an eye on the SHARGE Disk, a really small M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure that can plug directly into the Steam Deck (and many other devices). Mentioned briefly in my recent news round-up, this device looks like it could be really useful.
There's many different types of SSD enclosures and it's not a new idea but it does look good. The compact size and portability, plus the cooling fan and drop-proof casing all add up to a device that I feel like I need to carry around with me.
SHARGE Disk is an ultra-lightweight and small portable M.2 NVMe SSD with Active Heat Dissipation System, with 2TB (Maximum) capacity and high read/write speeds of up to 1000 MB/s. It features an aluminum shell and a silicone case for any unpredictable circumstances. SHARGE Disk is the perfect choice for those who often carry EDC devices, such as phones, cameras, and laptops.
Currently it's being funded via Kickstarter, with around £327,682 in pledges from 3,603 backers so there's a fair bit of interest in this little device. Their trailer even shows it with a Steam Deck:
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The full kit with the drop-proof case and wrap-around cable costs around £42 but just the enclosure will be about £32. Seems like quite a reasonable price. Check it out on Kickstarter.
What do you think? Would you find it useful? One thing I seem to always been running out of is drive space, so this could prove very useful in a pinch to get some more games with me.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Quoting: EikeBut I'm already a fan!?!But do you make a high-pitched whining sound?
Quoting: KlaasQuoting: EikeBut I'm already a fan!?!But do you make a high-pitched whining sound?
*lol *
My daughter (6 yo) is great at that!
RavenWings Jun 30, 2023
Quoting: EikeQuoting: RavenWingsJust what my Steam Deck needs: Another fan
But I'm already a fan!?!
Of mine specificly?
My takeaway is: the Steam Deck could really use a second USB port, even if the second couldn't do video output.
As for this one... The form factor makes and breaks it. It's the same size as the internal steam deck SSD, so more expensive and relatively hard to find, and you might as well upgrade the internal one. I'm glad the format is getting more common though, that will make finding spares easier.
I would prefer it to be metallic and hermetically sealed, personally. I can live with throttling, and don't need ludicrous speeds.
I'm also curious about the cable. Is this a male to female cable? I thought these were disallowed by the specification?
Last edited by MayeulC on 1 July 2023 at 8:53 am UTC
Quoting: MayeulCI thought these were disallowed by the specification?They are – it seems to be a precaution against someone using a cable with a lower max power rating to extend a stronger cable. If you take care that the extension cable has at least the same power rating there shouldn't be any problem. I use one that's rated >> more than it needs to be all the time.
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