Posted by: Colin Sheldon
on Jun 9, 2009
I have to say, I'm glad about the new 8GB memory limit on the new MBPs, but losing the express card slot is surprising.

Now if Apple had replaced it with an esata port, I could understand - but a SD slot? Come on guys. Great option for stills photographers, but for those of us who want speedy access to drives, it's devastating. I know it still has a FW-800 port, but despite Apple's best attempts, finding FW400 enclosures (much less 800) can be a royal pain. Esata is the new hard drive connection of choice - and it's time Apple got with the program.
I also feel bad for people who purchased products that are Express Card reliant - like the MX02. Now if you want to use one you have to haul around a 17" or a Mac Pro.