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...
  • deegeese@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    12·
    3 months ago

    But compared to plastic from virgin fossil fuels?

    We as a society are going to need memory cards.

    What do you think they should be made out of?

    • bluGill@fedia.io
      6·
      3 months ago

      Need to be examined on e case by case basis but plastic often comes out aheadi

      • DeceptichumEnglish
        4·
        3 months ago

        If you penny pinch and don’t want to pay the environmental cost, sure plastic might come out cheaper.

        But when you take into account the triple bottom line, plastic comes out behind.

            • bluGill@fedia.io
              3·
              3 months ago

              Sure but do you have any proof they are doing that? some places are really good and others really bad. Overall my guess is iron is still worse than plastic but there are exceptions.