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the plops - a unique SSD enclosure

plop-in your favorite SSD and enjoy the design, flexibility and speed.

the plops - a unique SSD enclosure

plop-in your favorite SSD and enjoy the design, flexibility and speed.

2 Campaigns |

Potsdam, Germany

$14,768 USD by 308 backers

$12,105 USD by 237 backers on Mar 27, 2015

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The idea...

We were not satisfied with the design of any existing enclosures. Also we asked ourselves "Why do we have to buy an enclosure for each SSD?" Some storage products provide the ability to exchange the drive with more or less effort. But why the effort at all? Why not push in and pull out the SSDs as simple as that!

We tested various designs and electronic components to optimize the usability and performance. The final result are the plops with the plop-in feature, a clean & pure design with highest data transfer rates.

This plop in feature works with all SSD drives with a height of 7mm.

The products....

The "pure plop" is for the purists. It is a plastic free, full anodized aluminum body. The enclosure is super slim with a height of 1cm / 0.4in. All SSD drives with a height of 7mm can be used.

The "wood plop" is a hybrid of technology and nature. The laser-cut wood is has a finish with hard oil. The logo will be brand marked into the wood.The haptic is fantastic and gives an extra touch. You can choose from many different wood styles - from light to dark. Our starting options are walnut, olive, satin walnut, santos rosewood and macasar.

Both products have a micro USB 3.0 connector and a small blue LED at the back, which indicates the SSD activity.

The performance....

is great and achieves highest data transfer rates. This is due to the embedded USB 3.0 ASM chipset, which supports UASP. This ensures that you get the speed that SSDs provide.

The test below is done with a Samsung EVO 250GB SSD.

Update: A review of the product was done by www.thessdreview.com, which confirms the performance - click here for the review.

The current status....

After extensive testing of various electronics, we identified a high qualified Chinese supplier. The final assembly and quality inspection will be done in a factory in Germany.

We are beyond the prototype phase. The first production batch of pure plops arrived in our stock. So we can ship the first perks directly after the campaign has ended. The wood plop production will be started in March.

Your support ....

would help us in different ways. Naturally your funding is vital to us and will enable the ramp up of the inventory and accelerate the market launch. But we are also very interested in your ideas and opinions. Which "plop" variants would you be interested in? Are you interested in any accessories,....?

As an example: The pure & wood plop could be offered in black.

In addition (or instead) of a monetary funding, we highly appreciate your help to spread the word of the "plop" idea.

Your risk....

is kept at a minimal level. As stated, the first pure plops arrived in stock. The first production batches typically has some minor flaws, therefore we do a 100% inspection test to minimize the risk for you, of getting not a perfect plop.

There is a minor risk that the wood plops may take a bit longer as we need the tooling for the brand stamping (which should be available by March). But we scheduled thoroughly and are convinced that we will meet the posted schedule.

Thanks for your support!

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Choose your Perk

featured

pure & wood plop bundle

$69 USD

You would like to get both? Take this special and later on you can select which wood you would like. As always with the indiegogo campaign - shipping is for free (without SSD).

Estimated Shipping

May 2015

43 out of 100 of claimed

pure plop after the coffee

$32 USD

Get the second wave of pure plops. With free shipping of course (without SSD).

Estimated Shipping

April 2015

145 out of 200 of claimed

plop goes woody

$42 USD

The wood plop is similar to the pure plop but has in addition a wooden top with a hard oil finish. Different woods can be selected. From light to dark: Olive, Satin Walnut, Walnut, Santos Rosewood or Macasar. Just state which wood you would like to have. Naturally shipping is for free (without SSD).

Estimated Shipping

May 2015

14 out of 400 of claimed

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