record high-resolution videos without worrying about space

One of the main reasons why Spanish users have changed cell phones in the last two decades is not because the screen has broken or because the terminal has become obsolete, but because I have no more memory. Until not so long ago, having 128 GB of storage on the terminal was something extraordinary and reserved for the high end. This meant that using apps like WhatsApp, Facebook and taking photos was already filling up mobile storage.

Fortunately, this has changed and currently this amount is the minimum offered in any terminal of any category, with some exceptions for mobile phones or tablets under 100 dollars. It is even possible to find models less than 200 dollars with 256 GB and models less than 500 with no less than 512 GB.

So, memory was no longer a problem, until it became fashionable, due to technological trends and possibilities, record in 4K. This has significantly increased the need for memory in mobile phones. and in cloud hosting. But what has mainly led to the need for much more space is the ability of certain models, currently only high-end, to record in 4K at 120 fps, which requires enormous amounts of GB to a medium-long shot.

This forces users not to buy the model with more storage, but to having to connect hard drives to their terminals in which the video is stored as we record it. This external storage becomes the only way to record certain videos on mobile phones like the iPhone 16 or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

This is why more and more companies are emerging that want to find a niche in this market segment, which is also dominated by users who do not hesitate to pay whatever it takes to be able to record as they want . But there is also room for independent proposals, such as DockCase.

This product is currently in development and appears on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform. It is about an enclosure for SSD memories that connects to cell phones so you can record videos or store files directly on it, without taking up space inside.

One of the key features is the design, with a slightly retro aesthetic which attracts attention above all by its screen. It’s a brightly colored panel with space for several strips of text that indicate certain storage values ​​on the hard drive itself. This way it is possible to know certain things without having to connect it to a computer or navigate through the phone’s settings.

Connects to smartphone via USB-C port but he is also capable of using technology MagSafe from Apple so that the device does not freeze, making its use much more comfortable. In the sales box A magnet is included that sticks to the back of any mobileor a case, to make this technology also compatible with non-Apple mobile phones.

Concerning the technical characteristics, we will have up to 2 TB of memory if we put an SSD drive of this capacity. We must not lose sight of the fact that DockCase is a case for an SSD memory but it does not include itwhich means paying extra of up to 150 dollars depending on the memory we need and its capacity. It is compatible with SSD type 2230 and 2242 memories and has a data loss protection system. The writing and reading speeds are between 800 and 900 mbps respectively, so we should not have problems either recording in real time or moving large amounts of information between the hard drive and cell phones or laptops. computers, although obviously these speeds also depend on the devices to which we connect the hard drive.

This case is compatible with other devicesand we can magnetically attach it to other metal devices, such as laptops. This makes the versatility of such a hard drive much greater and is not used exclusively for recording videos with your mobile. Having a small external hard drive can be very practical for traveling, for example.

The price of DockCase Smart Magsafe M.2 NVMe SSD The case started at $49 for first-time buyers, although currently the cheapest option is $59 since they are in limited quantities. When sold out, they can be reserved for $69. Shipments are expected to take place in January 2025 and the company creating this product has several successful projects on the platform, so we shouldn’t have any issues with cancellations or delays. It is available in two colors, black and silver, and the sales box includes, in addition to the device, a USB-C cable, a wrist strap, a screwdriver, a magnetic sticker for cell phones without Magsafe and an extension cable . for some types of smaller SSD memory.

It is important to note that There are two models, one of 15 W and another of 100 Wwith different prices. For example, the final price of the 15W model will be $69 while that of the 100W model will be $79. As we said, to this we would have to add the price of the memory that we were going to put inside to be able to make recordings and save files.