Yep, that was one of the sources of inspiration for my original post, but a special connector isn't even necessary if the size and location of the connectors were common across all devices.
Thinner/longer cables and hot-plugging are nice features, but why stop there? Why not standardize the locations of the new data and power connectors on 5.25", 3.5", and 2.5" drives? Hot-swapping becomes even easier - forget the wires completely and just slide the drive into the bay! Sure, you would have to connect the bay to the controller, but that's a one-time procedure...
Does anyone know if this has been proposed/addressed by the standard? Antec, Enlight, Western Digital, Maxtor, ASUS, Plextor, et al... are you listening?
Why is everyone surprised by the fact that broadband companies only advertise the advantages of their service (flat rate, max bandwidth, etc.) and don't enumerate the limitations and restrictions (no servers, NAT, etc.)?
While ads (at least in the United States) must adhere to a certain level of honesty, they are no substitute for a contract or terms of service agreement. In addition, many ads contain written or verbal disclaimers which refer you to more detailed information. If you feel that a particular company is "pulling a fast one" with their ad, then it is more reasonable to challenge the advertisement than to expect them to alter their terms of service. America Online is one highly visible example of a case where public outcry [outrage?] forced a change in advertising practices - adding an "availability may be limited during peak hours" disclaimer.
Finally, exercise some healthy skepticism where advertising is concerned. "If it looks too good to be true, it probably is." When was the last time you went to a major fast food chain and actually received food that looks like the product depicted in the ads?
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Yep, that was one of the sources of inspiration for my original post, but a special connector isn't even necessary if the size and location of the connectors were common across all devices.
Thinner/longer cables and hot-plugging are nice features, but why stop there? Why not standardize the locations of the new data and power connectors on 5.25", 3.5", and 2.5" drives? Hot-swapping becomes even easier - forget the wires completely and just slide the drive into the bay! Sure, you would have to connect the bay to the controller, but that's a one-time procedure...
Does anyone know if this has been proposed/addressed by the standard? Antec, Enlight, Western Digital, Maxtor, ASUS, Plextor, et al... are you listening?
Why is everyone surprised by the fact that broadband companies only advertise the advantages of their service (flat rate, max bandwidth, etc.) and don't enumerate the limitations and restrictions (no servers, NAT, etc.)?
While ads (at least in the United States) must adhere to a certain level of honesty, they are no substitute for a contract or terms of service agreement. In addition, many ads contain written or verbal disclaimers which refer you to more detailed information. If you feel that a particular company is "pulling a fast one" with their ad, then it is more reasonable to challenge the advertisement than to expect them to alter their terms of service. America Online is one highly visible example of a case where public outcry [outrage?] forced a change in advertising practices - adding an "availability may be limited during peak hours" disclaimer.
Finally, exercise some healthy skepticism where advertising is concerned. "If it looks too good to be true, it probably is." When was the last time you went to a major fast food chain and actually received food that looks like the product depicted in the ads?