Why does this exist?

[Smoblikat]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227590

I was just browsing and I came across this drive. What is its purpose? It seems silly to make SSD's in a 3.5 size since they can be made in a 2.5 size with no tradeoffs.

 

[MontyAC]

Because it's OCZ?

 

[corkyg]

It was an effort to make a cheaper SSD, but it has been OBE.

 

[Blain]

Why does this exist?

I was just browsing and I came across this drive. What is its purpose?

Straight from the horse's mouth...
"...easily integrate into desktop applications without the need to install additional hardware."