April 1, 2026
Retro drama, extra storage
BurgerDisk News
US sales, price drops, and a teeny drive have vintage Apple fans buzzing
TLDR: BurgerDisk opens a shop and plans US distribution with tiny new versions, while a global hunt for rare Apple connectors may cut prices. One standout comment helpfully explains it as an SD “hard drive” for Apple II, and the crowd rallies around cheaper shipping and a 10% charity pledge.
The BurgerDisk creator just flipped on a web shop and teased US distribution, and the retro crowd is losing it in the best way. One top reply does the public service: “TIL this is basically a daisy‑chainable SD ‘hard drive’ for an Apple II.” Translation: a tiny modern storage add‑on for your old-school computer that plays nice with your floppy drives. Shipping to the US had fans grumbling, so partnering with Joe’s Computer Museum is drawing cheers, especially with two new, easier-to-build versions: the “Mini” and the adorably tiny “DominoDisk” (small enough to tuck under an Apple monitor stand).
But the real soap opera is the extinct Apple II connector. The maker spills that DB‑19 plugs (the weird 19‑pin port from the ‘80s) are rarer than unicorns, sending them on a globe‑trotting scavenger hunt. Cue eBay price groans, midnight translation binges, and unlikely heroes in Serbia and Estonia. A lifeline from Big Mess O’ Wires delivered 500 male connectors, and a patched‑together Eastern European heist netted ~300 female ones—potentially shaving 15–20€ off the price.
And the kicker? 10% of profits go to a local trans rights group. Some readers are here for the tech, others are applauding the cause—but everyone’s watching the DominoDisk like it’s a season finale. Vintage vibes, new drama, same Apple II magic.
Key Points
- •A web shop is now open for purchasing BurgerDisk devices post‑Kickstarter.
- •U.S. distribution is planned via Joe’s Computer Museum, with new, easier‑to‑assemble variants (Mini BurgerDisk and DominoDisk).
- •A full‑size SD card module and corresponding enclosure were designed; currently available only with complete devices and open‑sourced.
- •Sourcing scarce Apple II DB‑19 connectors includes buying 500 male units from Big Mess O’Wires and arranging ~300 female units from Eastern Europe.
- •If supply efforts succeed, device prices could drop by 15–20€, and 10% of profits will be donated to the Clar‑T association.