5 Weird Products that NO ONE Asked For
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Linus Tech Tips presents a roundup of five quirky yet practical products from Silverstone showcased at CES 2018, beginning with the MSO nine and its smaller counterpart, the MSO nine mini,both M.2 SATA enclosures that also feature a USB 3.1 type‑A connector for easy cable management. He demonstrates how to install a 22‑60 or 20‑80 sized M.2 SATA drive in the standard unit and a 20‑42 drive in the mini, then shows the resulting 10 Gbps flash drive that can later be used as a system drive. Next, Linus highlights a remote starter kit that mounts a speaker and power/reset connectors, plugs into the motherboard’s PCIe 1x slot, and offers pass‑throughs for the power button and reset button. He then showcases an NVMe M.2 expansion card that fits into a 16x slot, allowing a small build to mount an NVMe SSD without mounting brackets on the case’s exterior. Finally, he covers a M.2 link that converts M.2 drives to SATA, adding a thermal pad and heat sink for better cooling and a 3‑inch drive bay for additional M.2 drives. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to try FreshBooks and subscribe for more CES content.
Viewers largely appreciate the clear demonstrations and practical value of the showcased products, with several comments praising the remote starter kit and the M.2 expansion card. The comments also highlight enthusiasm for the M.2 link and the overall usefulness of the products, indicating a positive reception. Overall sentiment is upbeat, with high engagement reflected in the number of likes and replies.
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Questions answered
- What are the MSO nine and MSO nine mini enclosures used for?
- They are M.2 SATA enclosures that also include a USB 3.1 type‑A connector, allowing users to install 22‑60 or 20‑80 sized M.2 SATA drives and later convert them into a system drive.
- How does the remote starter kit function in the build?
- The kit mounts a speaker and power/reset connectors, plugs into the motherboard’s PCIe 1x slot, and provides pass‑throughs for the power button and reset button, making it easy to control the PC from across the room.
- What is the purpose of the NVMe M.2 expansion card?
- It fits into a 16x slot on the motherboard, allowing a small build to mount an NVMe SSD without external brackets, and includes a thermal pad and heat sink for efficient cooling.